Based on your last comment, SAVE THAT TEXT showing the 10pm notification for a 6am shift! That's exactly the kind of documentation that helped me win my appeal. Make sure to file your initial claim ASAP - the system will likely deny you automatically, but then you'll have the right to appeal and present your evidence. Start applying for jobs immediately too, as you'll need to show job search efforts regardless of the outcome.

Good luck with your claim! I went through something similar as a single parent and the appeal process can be stressful but it's worth fighting for. One thing I learned - when you have your eligibility interview, bring printed copies of all your texts and documentation. The referees appreciate having physical evidence they can review during the call. Also, if you get denied initially (which is common), don't panic. The appeal process is where most people actually win their cases because you get to present your full story with evidence. Keep applying for jobs in the meantime and document your job search efforts. You've got solid documentation with those schedule change texts, especially that 10pm-for-6am example. That shows exactly the kind of impossible situation that makes continued employment unreasonable for a parent.

I went through this exact same thing about 6 months ago and it scared me to death! Got my approval letter, started receiving payments, then suddenly got that UC-45 form asking about my separation again. I called myself crazy thinking I must have missed something or filled something out wrong the first time. Turns out it really is just their random quality control process - like others said, about 10% of approved claims get selected. I filled it out with exactly the same info as my original application and never had any issues. The key thing is just being consistent with your answers and getting it back to them quickly. Don't stress too much about it - sounds like you're handling it perfectly!

I'm dealing with something similar right now! Got my approval about 3 weeks ago and just received what looks like the same UC-45 form yesterday. I was panicking thinking they were going to take back my approval, but after reading all these responses I feel so much better. It's crazy how they don't explain this process anywhere - like a simple note saying "this is routine verification" would save everyone so much stress! Going to fill mine out today with the exact same info I provided initially. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences here, it really helps to know this is normal!

UPDATE: I finally got through to someone at PA UC after using that Claimyr service (thanks for the recommendation). The agent confirmed the check is legitimate! Apparently, there was a statewide review of pandemic claims and they found that I should have received the additional $600 federal supplement for 2 weeks I was eligible but didn't get it, plus they recalculated my base year wages and found I qualified for a higher weekly benefit rate than I received. The agent said a notification letter was supposedly mailed 3 weeks ago explaining all this, but I never received it (typical PA UC). She's having another letter sent and noted in my file that the payment was confirmed legitimate. I'm depositing the check tomorrow! Thanks everyone for your help. If anyone else gets a surprise payment, definitely verify before cashing, but it might be legitimate backpay from this review they're doing.

Congratulations on getting it sorted out! This gives me hope that PA UC is actually trying to make things right from the pandemic chaos. I was laid off in May 2020 and always wondered if I got everything I was entitled to - the whole system was such a mess back then. For anyone else reading this thread, I'd recommend keeping an eye on your mailbox over the next few months. Sounds like they're working through these claims chronologically, so if you had unemployment during the pandemic, you might be getting a surprise too. And definitely use that Claimyr service if you need to call - trying to get through to PA UC the regular way is like winning the lottery! Thanks for sharing your update QuantumQuest - really helpful to know how this all played out.

Good idea, I'll definitely do that. Can't afford any more delays!

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.

Good luck with your appeal! One final suggestion - keep detailed records of all your communications with UC, including screenshots of your claim status changes and copies of any documents you submit. This documentation can be invaluable if you need to prove anything later in the process.

This is such a helpful thread! I'm in a similar situation with seasonal work and had no idea about the difference between reopening vs filing new claims. @Christopher Morgan I really hope your appeal works out - please keep us posted on how it goes. It's crazy how many people probably make this same mistake because the system isn't clear about it. I'm bookmarking this post for reference when I inevitably get laid off again this winter!