UPDATE: I finally got through to someone at UC this morning! The rep said I can request an official benefit payment history letter through my dashboard (under the Documents section), and this should satisfy what my SSDI caseworker needs. She also said since I reported both my disability status and SSDI income when I applied for UC, and was approved anyway, I shouldn't have to repay anything. Apparently there's a note in my file from the initial UC interviewer acknowledging my situation. Such a relief! Will post again if anything changes, but wanted to thank everyone for their help and advice!

So happy to hear you got it resolved! This gives me hope for others in similar situations. Your experience really highlights how important it is to be completely transparent when applying for benefits - the fact that you disclosed everything upfront and have documentation of that conversation saved you from a potential nightmare. For anyone else reading this thread who might be in a similar spot: Amina's case shows that if you're honest about your circumstances and the agencies approve you anyway, you're likely protected from having to repay benefits later. The key is keeping records of ALL communications and being proactive about getting official documentation when questions arise. Thanks for updating us with the positive outcome - these success stories are so valuable for the community!

One important thing that hasn't been mentioned - if you do end up returning to work in December as planned, make sure you report any earnings properly on your weekly certifications once you start working again. Even partial weeks need to be reported. A lot of people mess this up and end up with overpayments.

Just wanted to add that you should also keep copies of any communication from your employer about the return date (emails, texts, etc.) even though they didn't file official paperwork with the state. If UC ever questions your situation, having documentation that shows your employer's intentions could be helpful. I've seen cases where people had issues later because they couldn't prove their employer had given them a specific return date. Better to have the documentation and not need it than the other way around.

Welcome to the UC system! For first-time filers with Chime, payments typically process within 2-3 business days after your weekly certification is approved. Since you filed on Sunday, you might see it by Wednesday or Thursday. Chime usually processes deposits faster than traditional banks, often in the early morning hours. Keep in mind that your first payment might take a bit longer as they verify your information. If you don't see anything by Thursday, I'd recommend checking your UC dashboard to make sure your claim was properly processed and calling the UC office if needed. Hang in there!

yea i still won even tho i was a nervous wreck lol. the referee was nice and could tell i was super anxious. he asked questions that helped me tell my side even when i was forgetting stuff. just be honest and ur good

I went through this exact same situation at the Allentown CareerLink last fall! My employer also claimed I quit when I was clearly laid off. Here's what really helped me: organize your evidence chronologically and create a simple timeline of events leading up to your termination. The referee appreciated that I could walk through exactly what happened step by step. Also, if you have any witnesses (coworkers who were also laid off, anyone who heard conversations about budget cuts), see if they can provide written statements or testify by phone. The referee in my case allowed a former coworker to call in and confirm that multiple people were laid off the same day as me. That really sealed the deal! You've got this - having those emails about budget cuts puts you in a really strong position.

Glad to hear your payments came through! For future reference, there's a PA Treasury payment calendar on the UC website that shows processing dates. End-of-month delays are common because of the high volume of payments being processed. It's always good to check that calendar if you notice your payment is taking longer than usual.

I've been having the same issue with Chime and PA UC payments lately. Mine usually hits by 6am but this week it's been coming around noon or later. I think there might be some backend processing changes at the state level because other people I know with different banks are also seeing delays. At least yours came through today though! I'm still waiting on mine from yesterday's "issued" status. The stress is real when you're counting on that money.