If you must file by phone, call 1-888-313-7284 If your Social Security number ends in an:
Even Number: Call on Sunday, Tuesday or Thursday.
Odd number: Call on Monday, Wednesday or Friday.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; and Sunday: 9:00 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.
The best time to call is later in the week, and late in the day. Calling for initial claim later in the week will not delay your benefits.
After filing, you will receive information in the mail. Check your initial claim status at www.dli.state.pa.us.
After filing your initial claim, file your biweekly, or "continued," claim online at www.dli.state.pa.us, or through the PA Teleclaims system at 1-888-255-4728, Sunday 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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