I'm dealing with a similar situation right now! My card was supposedly mailed 3 weeks ago but never arrived. Reading through all these responses is so helpful - I had no idea I could call Money Network directly or that I could set up direct deposit while waiting. The 888-233-5916 number and the tip about calling early in the morning are exactly what I needed. It's crazy how many people are having this same problem with the ReliaCard to Money Network transition. Going to try calling them first thing tomorrow morning with my SSN and claim number ready. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and solutions!

This whole thread has been incredibly helpful for understanding the Money Network card issues! I'm bookmarking this for future reference. One additional resource that might help people - if you're really struggling financially while waiting for your card, some local food banks and community organizations have emergency assistance programs specifically for people dealing with UC delays. The United Way often has a 211 helpline (just dial 2-1-1) that can connect you with local resources for rent assistance, food, utilities, etc. while you're waiting for your benefits to come through. It's not ideal that we need these workarounds, but sometimes you need help bridging the gap when the system fails you. The Money Network transition really has been a disaster for so many people - glad to see this community helping each other navigate it!

I went through this exact situation about 2 months ago! My former employer was supposed to call in for my PA UC appeal hearing but never showed up or contacted anyone. The referee waited almost 35 minutes and tried calling them three times before proceeding without them. This absolutely worked in my favor! The referee explained that when employers fail to appear, they essentially abandon their opportunity to present evidence against you or challenge your version of events. Since the burden is typically on them to prove misconduct or policy violations that would justify denying benefits, their absence significantly weakens their position. My decision arrived in exactly 20 days and I won the appeal! The backpay process moved pretty smoothly too - all my retroactive payments hit my ReliaCard about 9 days after I received the decision letter. A few tips from my experience: Keep filing your weekly claims during the waiting period (you'll get paid for all eligible weeks retroactively if you win), watch your physical mailbox instead of constantly checking the online portal (my paper decision arrived 5 days before my online account was updated), and try not to stress too much about the exact timeline - most people seem to get decisions within that 2-3 week window. From what I've observed in this community and my own research, employer no-shows are surprisingly common in PA UC appeals and they almost always result in favorable outcomes for claimants. The waiting is absolutely brutal when you're stressed about rent and bills, but you're likely in a much stronger position than you realize. Stay positive and keep us updated!

I just went through this exact situation about 7 weeks ago! My employer was supposed to appear for my PA UC appeal hearing but completely ghosted it - didn't call in, didn't send anyone, nothing. The referee waited about 25 minutes and made multiple attempts to reach them before moving forward with just my testimony. This definitely worked in my favor! The referee explained that when employers don't show up, they forfeit their chance to present contradicting evidence or dispute your version of events. Since they typically need to prove misconduct or policy violations to justify benefit denial, their absence really hurts their case. My decision came in exactly 18 days and I won the appeal! The backpay hit my ReliaCard about 10 days after I got the decision letter. One thing I learned - don't obsess over the online portal like I did. My paper decision arrived 3 days before my online account showed any updates. Keep filing those weekly claims during the wait because you'll get retroactive pay for all eligible weeks if you win. From everything I've seen in this community, employer no-shows are actually pretty common and almost always result in wins for claimants. The waiting is absolutely torture when you're worried about bills, but based on your situation, you're probably in a really good spot. That 20-minute wait and multiple call attempts from the referee shows they were being thorough, which works in your favor. Hang in there!

I'm going through this exact same situation right now! Just filed my claim about 2 weeks ago after being laid off from my teaching job, and I'm seeing the same status pattern - "under review" for my overall claim until January 15th, but "in progress" for my recent weekly certifications and "not applicable" for week 1. This thread has been absolutely amazing for finally understanding what all these confusing statuses actually mean! I had no idea about PA's waiting week policy until reading through everyone's explanations - that completely clears up why the first week shows "not applicable." It's so frustrating that the PA UC website doesn't explain these things clearly upfront! What's really encouraging me is hearing from so many people who actually got their payments even while their claims were still under review. Based on all the experiences shared here, it sounds like the "in progress" status is genuinely a positive sign that our weekly certs are moving through the system properly. I've definitely been guilty of checking the website obsessively throughout the day (so glad to know we're all doing that!), and I'm going to set up those text alerts that people mentioned as soon as I finish this comment. The financial stress while waiting is so intense - I have my mortgage and utilities due next week and I'm really stretching my final paycheck. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories and timelines - knowing that I'm not alone in trying to figure out this complicated system is honestly what's keeping me from completely freaking out. Really hoping we all start seeing some positive updates soon! This community has been such a lifeline during this stressful time.

I'm currently in almost the exact same boat as you! Filed my claim about 2 weeks ago after getting laid off from my warehouse job (crazy coincidence there!), and I'm seeing the identical status situation - overall claim "under review" until January 11th, but my last two weekly certifications show "in progress" while week 1 shows "not applicable." This thread has been absolutely incredible for understanding what's actually happening! Like you, I had zero clue about PA's waiting week policy until reading everyone's explanations here. It's so frustrating that they don't make this stuff clear on their website - we shouldn't have to decode these statuses like we're solving puzzles when we're already stressed about money! What's really giving me hope is reading all these stories from people who got their payments even before their claim reviews were finished. Sounds like that "in progress" status is actually a genuinely good sign that our weekly certs are being processed, not just sitting there doing nothing. I've been obsessively checking the website multiple times a day too (glad we're all doing that together!), and I definitely need to set up those text alerts people mentioned. The bill stress is so real - I've got my own rent due on the 7th and I'm trying to make my last paycheck stretch until something comes through. Thanks for posting this question - it's been amazing to see how many of us are navigating this confusing system together. Fingers crossed we both see some movement soon! Keep us updated if anything changes on your end.

That's great news! Just remember to keep filing your weekly certifications every Sunday for continued payments. And make sure you're keeping track of your work search activities - you need to complete at least 2 per week and document them in your UC account. They do random audits and if they ask for proof and you don't have it, you could end up with an overpayment issue.

Glad to see this worked out! For future reference for anyone else reading this thread, I'd also recommend taking a screenshot of your payment status page when it shows the pending deposits. Sometimes the system glitches and payments get delayed or reversed, and having that screenshot as proof can save you hours on the phone with customer service trying to explain what happened. Also, if you're still job searching, consider setting up job alerts on Indeed and LinkedIn - makes it easier to find those 2 required work search activities each week!

This thread is so helpful! I'm in a similar situation - got laid off in February and received $18,000 in severance. PA UC put a hold on my claim for "severance review" but based on what you all are saying, my amount should be well under the $29,450 threshold too. I've been calling for weeks trying to get through to someone who actually knows the rules. Did anyone else have luck with that Claimyr service that was mentioned? I'm getting desperate here - it's been 6 weeks with no payments and my savings are running low.

Just wanted to add my experience for anyone else dealing with this issue. I was laid off in December 2024 and received $25,000 in severance pay. PA UC initially put a severance hold on my claim for "review" that lasted 12 weeks! After reading threads like this one, I realized my severance should have been exempt since it was under the threshold. When I finally got through to a claims examiner (took multiple attempts over several days), they admitted there had been a processing error and my severance was incorrectly flagged as deductible. They removed the hold immediately and I received all my back payments within a week. The key is persistence - don't accept vague answers from general customer service reps. Keep pushing to speak with an actual claims examiner who can review your specific case and the severance calculations. Document everything and have your severance letter/stub ready to prove the exact amount. It's incredibly frustrating that so many people are experiencing the same systematic errors, but there is hope if you keep fighting for the correct determination!