I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - been on FMLA for 7 months due to a chronic condition and my employer is starting to make noises about my position. Reading through all these responses has been really eye-opening about the "able and available" requirement. One thing I wanted to add is that if you do get approved for UC benefits, make sure you understand Pennsylvania's work search requirements. Even with medical restrictions, you'll still need to apply to jobs and document your search activities. I've been researching remote/work-from-home positions in case my situation goes the same direction as yours. Also, don't forget to ask your HR department about COBRA for health insurance continuation - losing your job means losing your employer health coverage, and with ongoing medical issues, you'll definitely want to keep that going even though it's expensive. Hope things work out for you! This whole system is so confusing when you're already dealing with health problems.

Just wanted to share my experience from last year - I was terminated after 9 months of medical leave for a spine injury. Initially got denied for UC because I couldn't lift over 10 pounds, but my appeal was successful after my doctor wrote a detailed letter explaining I could do desk work, customer service, data entry, etc. The key was being very specific about what I COULD do rather than focusing on what I couldn't. My doctor's letter listed specific job functions I was cleared for, and I had to show PA UC that I was actively applying for those types of positions. A few practical tips: - Get your medical documentation ready BEFORE you apply - Research job openings in your area that match your restrictions - Keep detailed records of every application you submit - Be prepared for the process to take 6-8 weeks with appeals Also, definitely look into your state's temporary disability programs and see if your employer offers any severance or extended benefits. Sometimes companies will provide a transition period especially for long-term employees. Wishing you the best - this situation is stressful enough without having to navigate the bureaucracy!

UPDATE: Transaction number appeared this morning! Only took 2 business days after the payment date showed up. Thanks for all the helpful comments - definitely reduced my anxiety. My Money Network card has been inactive for so long I had to call and reset the PIN, but everything's good to go now. This feels like a huge weight off my shoulders.

Congratulations on your successful appeal! 🎉 It sounds like everything is moving along perfectly - seeing both the payment date AND getting the transaction number within just 2 business days is exactly how it should work. Don't forget to check that your Money Network card is active and ready to receive the funds. Sometimes people forget their PINs after months of inactivity (sounds like you already handled that though!). You should see the money hit your card within the next 1-2 days. What a relief this must be after 6 weeks of fighting!

Congratulations on winning your appeal! That must have been such a huge relief after 2 months of stress. Based on what others have shared here, it seems like most people get their payments within 1-2 weeks, though there's definitely some variation. The fact that your status already changed to 'eligible' is a really good sign - that usually happens pretty quickly after the decision. I'd expect to see those weeks flip from 'appeal pending' to 'payable' in the next few days, and then the actual payment should follow shortly after. Hang in there, you're almost at the finish line! And definitely keep filing your weekly certifications like others mentioned.

Congratulations on your victory! That feeling of relief after months of stress must be incredible. From what I've seen in this community, the Pennsylvania UC system can be frustratingly inconsistent with payment timing after appeals. Some folks get their money in under a week, while others wait 2-3 weeks or more. The good news is that your status already changed to 'eligible' - that's usually the first domino to fall. Keep an eye on those individual weeks switching from 'appeal pending' to 'payable' over the next few days. Once that happens, payment typically follows within 24-48 hours. In the meantime, definitely keep filing your weekly certifications and try not to stress too much about the exact timing. You've already won the hard part! If you don't see any movement after 10 business days, that's when I'd consider reaching out to them directly.

Hey there! I actually just went through this exact same process about 6 weeks ago. Won my appeal after they initially denied me for "job abandonment" when I had to leave due to unsafe working conditions. Here's what happened with my timeline: After winning the appeal, it took exactly 6 business days for the money to hit my Money Network card. BUT - and this is important - I had to call them to get the backdated claims processed first. Without those backdated claims, you won't see any of that $4,200. I used a trick I learned here - call exactly at 8:00am when they open, have your SSN and PIN ready, and be prepared to wait on hold for 30-45 minutes. Tuesday mornings seemed to work best for me. Once I got through, the agent was actually really helpful and got all my missed weeks processed in about 10 minutes. One heads up - they paid me in two separate deposits. The first was for the most recent 4 weeks, then 2 days later I got the rest. Don't panic if you don't see the full amount at first! Good luck and keep us posted on how it goes!

Congrats on winning your appeal! That's such a relief after 7 weeks of fighting the system. I went through something similar last year - also got denied initially for "voluntary quit" even though my employer made my position impossible to maintain. From what I've seen here and experienced myself, you definitely need to get those backdated claims filed ASAP or you'll lose that money. The timeline for payment seems to vary a lot - I've seen people report anywhere from 4 days to 3 weeks depending on if there are any other issues in the system. One thing that helped me was checking my online account daily after the appeal win. Sometimes they'll flag additional issues that need to be resolved before they release payments, and the notifications don't always work properly. Also make sure your direct deposit info or Money Network card details are all current. Hope you get that $4,200 soon - being behind on rent while waiting for UC is so stressful. Keep us posted on your timeline once things start moving!

after all this happens make SURE u set up direct deposit for future payments!!! go to ur dashboard and change payment method. the cards r nothing but trouble

I'm going through the exact same situation right now! My card was supposedly shipped 5 days ago and still nothing. Reading through all these responses is both reassuring and terrifying - sounds like it could be anywhere from 8 days to 3 weeks. The fact that the money transfers automatically to the replacement card is the best news I've heard all week though. I'm definitely going to call that Money Network number tomorrow to double-check my address is correct in their system. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - at least now I know I'm not alone in this nightmare!