I just went through this exact same thing about a month ago! Got denied initially because my employer falsely claimed I was terminated for misconduct when I was actually laid off due to company reorganization. Then I got that confusing "determination vacated" message and had no idea what it meant - I thought it made things worse somehow! But it turned out to be the best possible outcome. The new determination came about 2 weeks later and I was approved for full benefits. From what I learned, the "vacated" status means they found something wrong with the original decision and are essentially starting over with a more thorough review. Since you have that termination letter mentioning restructuring, that's probably exactly what triggered them to take another look at your case. Keep filing your weekly certifications and have all your documentation ready - it sounds like you're in a really strong position! The waiting is nerve-wracking but based on my experience and what I'm seeing from others here, having clear proof that contradicts the employer's false claim usually leads to approval.

I'm dealing with this exact situation right now too! Got my initial denial about 10 days ago because my employer claimed I was terminated for insubordination (completely false - I was laid off when they eliminated my position due to budget cuts), and just received the "determination vacated" message this morning. Like everyone else here, I was totally panicked thinking it meant something terrible happened to my claim! But reading through all these responses has been such a huge relief - it's amazing how this seems to be a common experience and actually indicates the system is working to catch employer misrepresentations. I have my official layoff letter that specifically mentions the position elimination and budget constraints, plus some emails from my supervisor discussing the departmental restructuring. Based on everyone's stories here, it sounds like having solid documentation that contradicts the employer's false narrative usually leads to a favorable new determination. The waiting and uncertainty is definitely the most stressful part, but I'm feeling so much more hopeful now knowing this is actually a positive development. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences - this thread has been infinitely more helpful than anything on the official PA UC website!

update: its working for me now! just checked and the login button works. maybe they fixed whatever was broken

Just wanted to add another tip for anyone still having issues - if you're using any ad blockers or security extensions like uBlock Origin or NoScript, try temporarily disabling them. The Money Network site uses a lot of third-party scripts and sometimes these extensions block the login functionality. I had this exact same problem last month and it turned out my privacy extension was blocking the authentication popup. Also, make sure you're going directly to www.moneynetwork.com and not clicking any links from emails or other sites, as those sometimes redirect to cached or broken pages.

I'm new to this community but found this thread while researching my own PA UC situation. What a goldmine of information! I've been dealing with a similar pattern - laid off from my manufacturing job in February 2025, worked a contract position for about 6 months, then got laid off again in November when they lost their biggest client. Reading through all these experiences has been incredibly reassuring. I had no idea you could file a new claim after your benefit year expires - the UC website makes it sound like you just exhaust your benefits and that's it. The rep I talked to last month didn't mention this option either, which makes me want to call back and specifically ask about it using the language others have suggested here. A couple things I wanted to add based on my experience so far: 1. Keep copies of EVERYTHING in both digital and physical form. I learned this when my laptop crashed and I almost lost all my employment records from the contract job. 2. If you're working with temp agencies or contractors, get your separation paperwork immediately when the assignment ends. Don't wait for them to mail it - some of these companies are terrible about timely paperwork. The job market in manufacturing is pretty rough right now too, so knowing there might be a second benefit year available after my current claim expires in February gives me a lot more confidence about making it through this downturn. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - this community is providing way better guidance than anything I've been able to get from official UC sources!

I'm new to this community but this thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm actually in a very similar situation - got laid off from my carpentry job in March 2025, found work with a different crew that lasted until January when the project wrapped up, and now I'm back on my original claim that expires in March. Reading everyone's experiences here has given me so much more confidence about what happens next. I had called PA UC a few weeks ago and the rep made it sound like I was basically out of luck once my current benefits end, but clearly that's not the case based on all the success stories shared here. The advice about starting the new claim application 2-3 weeks early is something I'm definitely going to follow. And the tip about calling at 7:45 AM when they open is brilliant - I've been avoiding calling back because I didn't want to deal with hours on hold again. One thing I'm wondering about - has anyone had experience with filing a new claim when your second job was significantly shorter than your first? My carpentry work from last year was about 7 months, but this recent project was only about 5 months. Will that affect my ability to qualify for a new claim, or is it more about total wages earned rather than length of employment? Thanks to everyone for sharing such detailed experiences - this community is providing way better guidance than anything I could get from the UC website or phone reps!

Hi Lisa, I'm dealing with a similar fraud investigation issue that's been dragging on for months. The IP investigations can be incredibly frustrating with how long they take. Have you tried calling the fraud hotline recently to get an update on your case status? Sometimes they can at least tell you if there are any additional documents they need from you. Also, if you haven't already, make sure you're checking your correspondence inbox on the UC portal regularly - they sometimes request additional information there. Hang in there, I know how stressful this waiting period can be!

This entire thread has been a huge eye-opener for me as someone who just started filing for PA UC last month! I had no idea about these hidden account flags that can block payments without showing up in our portal - that seems like a major design flaw that creates unnecessary stress for people who are already dealing with job loss. The fact that @Avery Davis, @Emma Davis, and others had to go through weeks of uncertainty just to discover invisible issues on their accounts is completely unacceptable. I'm definitely bookmarking that Claimyr service and the Money Network direct call tip in case I run into similar problems. It's really unfortunate that we need third-party services and community forums to navigate what should be a straightforward government system, but I'm grateful for everyone sharing their experiences and solutions here. This thread is proof that we're more helpful to each other than the actual PA UC system is to any of us!

I'm brand new to PA UC and just discovered this thread while researching my own payment delay issue. My portal has been showing a benefit date from last Tuesday but my Money Network card is still empty. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been both helpful and concerning - I had no idea about these invisible account flags that can mess up payments without us being able to see them! That seems like a massive flaw in their system design. I'm definitely going to try calling Money Network directly first thing Monday morning like @Misterclamation Skyblue suggested to rule out any card issues. If that doesn't reveal anything, I'll look into that Claimyr service since it sounds like talking to an actual UC rep is the only way to uncover these hidden problems. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories and solutions - this community thread has already been more informative than any official PA UC resource I've found. It's unfortunate that we have to rely on each other to navigate what should be a straightforward government system, but I'm grateful we're all here to help each other through this!