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The Unemployment Compensation (UC ) program provides temporary income support if you. lose your job through no fault of your own, or. if you are working less than your full-time hours. If you qualify, you will receive money for a limited time to help you meet expenses while you seek new employment.
Unemployment Benefits. Learn about Pennsylvania’s UC program, how to apply, maintaining eligibility, and more.
New to unemployment? Start with the Pennsylvania UC Claimant Handbook to learn more about eligibility, benefit/payment information, and how to file a claim. All applications for benefits are checked thoroughly.
How to File. Filing an Initial Claim. Filing a Weekly Claim. Reopening an Existing Claim. PUA Information. Josh Shapiro, Governor Nancy Walker, Secretary.
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 1-888-313-7284.
The best way to file your weekly claim is online. You also can file by phone by using the PA Teleclaims (PAT) system. Call 888-255-4728 (TTY services for the deaf and hard of hearing: 888-334-4046), Sunday through Friday 24 hours a day. Expand All. Filing Weekly Claims by TTY. Receiving Benefit Payments. Identity Verification (ID.me) Waiting Week.
The Unemployment Compensation (UC ) program provides temporary income support if you lose your job through no fault of your own or if you are working less than your full-time hours. If you qualify, you will receive money for a limited time to help you meet expenses while you seek new employment.
