Email Address: jmertz@state.pa.us

Intake Procedure: Claimants with a Social Security number ending in an odd number will now be asked to call the service centers on Mondays; those with a Social Security number ending in an even number should call Tuesdays.

Geographical Area: Allegheny, Beaver, Greene, Lawrence, Mercer, Washington

Helpful Tips: https://www.uc.pa.gov/unemployment-benefits/file/Pages/File%20an%20Initial%20Claim.aspx. Click here to file an initial claim.

Talking Points for UC 4/20/20 *Covid19 related addition:
-When a UC claim is opened, the individual will receive a PIN in 5-7 business days that will allow them to file bi-weekly claims. If you do not receive a pin in the outlined timeline, do not refile. You will receive the claim as soon as possible and the payments will be backdated to your original claim.
-If you do not qualify for UC claims, you may be eligible for PUA. PUA claims are for gig workers, self employed, people with a lack of sufficient work history, or are people seeking part time work. These individuals work must be affected by COVID-19. PUA will last for the duration of the pandemic, at most the length will last for 26 weeks as of now. The PUA application is available at https://www.uc.pa.gov/unemployment-benefits/file/Pages/Filing-for-PUA.aspx.
-People who claim UC or PUA will also receive an additional