For example, you may be on vacation and not available one week, but available the next week. If you are eligible for benefits, you should receive your first benefit payment within four weeks after the effective date of your application, provided you file your biweekly claims on time.
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An Official Pennsylvania Government Website. Office of Unemployment Compensation. Benefit Appeals. File an Initial Claim. File a Weekly Claim. New UC System. Report Fraud. Contact Us. Page Content. What you need before you get started Personal Information: SSN Home address and mailing address if different Telephone number Valid email Keystone ID and Password, if available Direct deposit bank information optional - bank name, address, account and routing number.
Information about Separating Employer: Employer's name, address and phone number Employer's PA UC account number if known First and last day worked with employer Reason for leaving Pension or severance package information if applicable Tools to help you file Frequently Asked Questions FAQs A resource to help answer any questions you may have about filing or receiving unemployment compensation benefits, including eligibility, how your weekly benefit is calculated and more.
Self-service Step-by-step Instructions These step-by-step guides and instructions will guide you through many UC online services, including how to file an initial claim, how to file a biweekly claim, and more.
You should file your UC initial claim application using one of the following methods: Online: An online application can be filed using our secure website 7 days a week, 24 hours a day Telephone: An application can be filed on the statewide unemployment compensation toll-free number at Reopen an Existing Claim If you fall into one of the categories listed below, you should file an application to reopen an existing claim.
You established a claim within the past year, and then gained employment and stopped filing for UC benefits. If you become unemployed again, you should reopen your claim during the first week that you are unemployed again.
You established a claim, but you stopped filing claims because you were ill, hospitalized, or otherwise unable to work.
If you have previously filed a UC claim using your previous PIN can prevent you from having to re-enter information. Direct deposit bank information optional : Bank name, address, account number, and routing number. In some cases, additional information is needed. For a complete list, view our requirements checklist. If you fall into one of the categories listed below, you should reopen your existing claim.
After you have filed your initial application for UC benefits or reopened an existing claim, you must file a certification for each week in which you are totally or partially unemployed. A week for UC purposes begins on a Sunday and ends on a Saturday. The compensable week ending CWE date is always a Saturday. In most cases, you will file claims for weekly or every two weeks at one time. You will get paid according to when you file.
If you are eligible for benefits, you should receive your first benefit payment within four weeks after the effective date of your application, provided you file your certifications on time. If you are employed in Pennsylvania and are unable to work because of COVID, you may be eligible for regular unemployment compensation benefits. Email — For claims questions, email uchelp pa. Get email wait response times here.
We respond to emails in the order we receive them, so sending duplicates will not result in a quicker response and will actually cause delays for everyone. Pennsylvania Teleclaims PAT — This automated self-service system can be used to file weekly or biweekly UC certifications, access specific benefit payment information, or learn about UC without needing to talk to a person.
For English, call For Spanish, call Sign language is the ONLY means of communication provided at this number. The best time to try calling the UC service center is Thursdays and Fridays. Be prepared for heavy call volumes, busy signals, and potential delays in getting through. Search Site. Menu flyout is open. Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
Unemployment Benefits. Unemployment Benefits If you have lost your job through no fault of your own, you may be eligible for unemployment benefits. If somebody has taken drugs and becomes unresponsive, call immediately. These resources are intended for preventive measures only. Improving Customer Service New federal laws made big changes to increase payments for many people and made other workers eligible for unemployment benefits for the first time.
Quick Links. Unemployment Compensation Website. File an Application. File a Weekly Certification. Check Claim Status. File for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance. PA Rapid Hire Portal. Career Development Resources. Important Updates. Unemployment Compensation. Benefits Unemployment benefits are calculated as a percentage of your average pay over a recent week period. Process Overview. File Weekly Certification You will file weekly certifying your eligibility for each week separately.
Receive Financial Determination Letter Keep this letter in a safe place. Your financial determination letter will tell you: Your benefit year begin date AND the date your benefit year expires. Your weekly benefit amount and eligible weeks AND how they were calculated.
How much you will receive if you are totally unemployed and how to estimate your partial benefits for part-time work. Claim Issues If there is an issue with your claim, you will be asked to contact our team by the system. How to File. First and last day worked with employer.
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