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NOTE: THE DEPARTMENT CANNOT PAY YOU FOR WEEKS UNLESS A TIMELY CLAIM HAS BEEN FILED. 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.
- File an Initial Claim
Unemployment Compensation. The Unemployment Compensation (UC...
- Reopen an Existing Claim
If you opened an unemployment compensation (UC) claim within...
- Contact Us
General questions: uc.pa.gov; Chat: Secure Claimant Chat;...
- How to File
*Beware of fraudulent unemployment websites. Always ensure...
- Pat Information
Review the Initial Claim Requirements Checklist. Reopen a...
- Direct Deposit
Once direct deposit begins, payments will be directly...
- New UC System
Individuals currently filing for benefits through one of the...
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- Benefits-Information
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- Live Chat
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- File an Initial Claim
Individuals currently filing for benefits through one of the above-listed programs will use the new UC system to file their weekly or biweekly claims. Online: You can file every week instead of every other week (view our How to Apply for UC video tutorial )
- What You Need Before You Get Started
- File An Initial Application
- Reopen An Existing Claim
- File A Weekly Certification
Personal Information:
1. SSN. 2. Home address and mailing address (if different). 3. Telephone number. 4. Valid email. 5. Personal Identification Number (optional). If you have previously filed a UC claim using your previous PIN can prevent you from having to re-enter information. 6. 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.
Information about Separating Employer:
1. Employer’s name, address, and phone number. 2. Employer’s PA UC account number (if known). 3. First and last day worked with employer. 4. Reason for leaving or the reason you are working fewer hours. 5. Pension or severance package information (if applicable).
Tools to Help You File
1. Frequently Asked Questions– 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. 2. 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 weekly certification, and more. 3. New UC System Resources– Video tutorials, workshop reco...
You should file your UC application for benefits using one of the following methods: 1. Online – An online applicationcan be filed using our secure website 7 days a week, 24 hours 2. Telephone– An application can be filed on the statewide unemployment compensation toll-free number at 1-888-313-7284. 3. For claimants filing a NEW claim:If you are fi...
If you fall into one of the categories listed below, you should reopen your existing claim. 1. You established a claim for benefits 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. 2. You established ...
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 ...
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Can I file for unemployment benefits weekly or biweekly?
How do I file a weekly or biweekly claim?
Do I have to file a weekly claim if I'm unemployed?
How do I file a weekly claim by phone?
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:
You may file your biweekly claims using TTY service 24 hours a day, 6 days a week (Sunday through Friday). First, you must obtain the TTY biweekly filing instructions and eligibility questions online at www.uc.pa.gov, or by contacting the UC service center or local PA Careerlink® office.
The URL for the new UC system and all unemployment claims activity is benefits.uc.pa.gov. Will I file for benefits on a weekly or biweekly basis on the new UC system? With the new UC system, you can file for benefits on a weekly or biweekly basis.
Review the Initial Claim Requirements Checklist. Reopen a claim. File a Weekly or Biweekly claim. Request a Lien Payoff Amount. Report Fraud. Learn about ID.me verification. File a Wage Protest
