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Unemployment Benefits. Learn about Pennsylvania’s UC program, how to apply, maintaining eligibility, and more.
- Filing a Weekly Claim
Unemployment Compensation. After filing your initial...
- File an Initial Claim
The Unemployment Compensation (UC ) program provides...
- Unemployment Benefits
The Unemployment Compensation (UC) program provides...
- Contact Us
Phone. UC and General Questions. 888-313-7284; Monday -...
- Reopen a Claim
If you opened an unemployment compensation (UC) claim within...
- Direct Deposit
If you have questions on completing this form or want to...
- Appeals
Under Article V of the Pennsylvania Unemployment...
- Employer & UC Tax
To learn more about employer unemployment compensation...
- New UC System
NEW Unemployment Compensation (UC) System Now Available. The...
- News & Updates
See the Department’s Visual Guide to opening unemployment...
- Filing a Weekly Claim
- 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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