So glad you got it resolved! The missing apartment number issue is unfortunately super common with these Money Network cards. For anyone else reading this - when you call 888-233-5916, also ask them to read back your full address exactly as they have it on file. Sometimes there are formatting differences between what shows in your UC portal and what Money Network actually received. I learned this the hard way when my card got returned twice before I figured out they had "Apt 2B" instead of "Unit 2B" like I had entered online.

This thread is so helpful! I'm dealing with a similar situation - my card was supposed to arrive 2 weeks ago and nothing yet. After reading everyone's experiences, I'm definitely going to call 888-233-5916 tomorrow and specifically ask them to verify my full address including apartment number formatting. It's crazy how these little details can cause such major delays when people are depending on these payments for basic needs like rent and groceries. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences and solutions!

my cousin works for unemployment and she told me they're actually planning to phase out the Money Network cards completely by end of 2025, going all direct deposit. not officially announced yet tho

Just wanted to add that if you're having trouble finding your routing and account numbers, they're usually printed at the bottom of your checks - the routing number is the first 9 digits, and your account number comes after that. If you don't have checks, you can also find these numbers by logging into your online banking or calling your bank directly. Most banks also have this info listed on their mobile apps under account details. Make sure you're using a checking account for direct deposit, not a savings account, as some banks charge fees for ACH transfers to savings accounts.

UPDATE: The transaction number finally appeared this morning! Status changed to "paid" too. Looks like it was just a delay in the system. Thanks everyone for your help and for calming my anxiety!

This is such a common worry! I went through the exact same thing about 2 months ago - missing transaction number, rent due, total panic mode. Mine took about 30 hours to show up and the money deposited right on schedule. The PA UC system seems to have these little hiccups pretty regularly, especially on weeks when they do system maintenance. As long as your claim shows "processed" and the dollar amount is correct, you're probably fine. But I totally get the anxiety - when you're counting on that money, even a small delay feels huge!

I had both types of hearings (phone for my first case, in-person for my second) and the difference was night and day. Go in-person if you can! During my phone hearing, I couldn't see what documents the employer was showing the referee, and there were technical issues with the connection. But for my in-person hearing, I could immediately point out inconsistencies in their paperwork and hand over my own evidence right when it was relevant to the discussion. Since you have those emails about budget cuts and organizational restructuring, being there in person will let you walk the referee through the timeline visually. Also, dress business casual but comfortable - you might be sitting for 1-2 hours. Bring a notepad to jot down points you want to address. The fact that they're claiming misconduct when you have documentation of budget layoffs actually works in your favor - that's a pretty clear contradiction they'll have to explain. You've got this!

I recently went through a PA UC referee hearing and chose in-person, which I'm so glad I did! One thing that really helped me was creating a simple one-page timeline document with dates and key events, then attaching all my supporting documents in chronological order behind it. When the referee asked about specific dates or events, I could quickly flip to the right section and say "as shown in exhibit C" or whatever. It made me look super organized and prepared. Since you have those budget cut emails and the termination letter mentioning organizational restructuring, that's actually a really strong case! The employer will have a hard time proving willful misconduct when your own termination paperwork contradicts their claim. Make sure to highlight that contradiction early in your testimony. Also, if there were any other employees laid off around the same time due to budget issues, try to get that information too - it further supports that this was an economic decision, not misconduct. One last tip: bring a water bottle! I got so nervous and dry-mouthed during mine. The referee was actually very patient and professional, much less intimidating than I expected. You're going to do great - your evidence sounds solid!

Just want to add one more important tip: the week in PA UC runs Sunday-Saturday. So if your last day is Friday, June 30th, you can file on Saturday, July 1st. Your first eligible week would be July 2-8, which is the waiting week (unpaid). Then your first payable week would be July 9-15, which you'd claim during your biweekly filing around July 23rd, with payment typically arriving 2-3 business days after that successful biweekly claim.

Hey Ravi, I went through this exact same situation last fall when my company announced layoffs in September but didn't actually let us go until November 15th. The waiting was torture but you absolutely cannot file until after your last day worked - I tried multiple times and kept getting the same error you described. Here's what helped me: I used those 3+ months to really prepare. I gathered all my employment docs, set up my PA Keystone ID, researched the work search requirements, and even started networking. When November 16th came, I filed first thing in the morning and everything went smoothly because I was so prepared. The peace of mind from being ready was worth the wait. You've got time to get everything perfect!