PA UC asking for wage verification form after approval - why am I being questioned about my separation?

This is actually pretty normal in PA's system. They do post-approval verification checks on a percentage of claims. It's nothing to worry about as long as the information you provide matches what you initially reported. Think of it as a random audit - they're just double-checking the facts. Make sure you fill it out completely and submit it by the deadline to avoid any issues with future payments.

OMG same thing happened to me last month! Got approved, got 2 payments, then BAM - form asking why I left my job. I FREAKED OUT thinking they were gonna make me pay everything back. I called like 50 times trying to get through to ask why they were questioning me AFTER approving me. Complete waste of time - never got through!!

Yeah I filled it out - just repeated exactly what I said on my initial application. Payments kept coming no problem. I think its just some stupid bureaucratic thing they do to catch people who lie. As long as ur consistent it should be fine.

If you received a form that asks about separation after approval, it's likely a Form UC-45 Wage Verification. This is standard procedure and part of their quality control measures. PA UC randomly selects claims for additional verification even after initial approval. My advice: 1. Fill it out exactly as you did your initial application 2. Submit it by the deadline (usually 7 days) 3. Include any supporting documentation if you have it (termination letter would be helpful) 4. Continue filing your weekly claims during this process As long as your answers are consistent, your benefits should continue uninterrupted.

whever they send these forms u shud respond ASAP!!!! I got one last yr and ignored it cause I thought it was a mistake and they stopped my payments for 3 wks until I called and sorted it out

Hey I just went through this exact situation last month! After trying for DAYS to get through to UC to ask about this form, I finally found a service called Claimyr that got me through to an agent in about 25 minutes instead of calling endlessly. The agent confirmed it's just a random verification thing they do - nothing to worry about. Check out their site at claimyr.com if you need to talk to someone at UC directly. Their video explains how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2

I think PA's system is so screwed up right now they don't even know what they're doing anymore lol. My neighbor got approved then denied then approved again all within 3 weeks!!! MAKE IT MAKE SENSE.

One thing to note when filling out this verification form - be very precise about your last day worked. If you put a different date than what was on your initial application (even if off by just a day), it can trigger an investigation. Also, use exactly the same wording for your separation reason as you did originally. Consistency is key here.

my freind said they just started doing these checks more after all the fraud during covid. its annoying but i guess makes sense

UPDATE: I filled out the form yesterday and just checked my portal - everything still shows active and my next payment is scheduled as normal. Thanks everyone for the reassurance! Seems like this really is just a random verification thing.

Glad to hear it! Just remember to keep doing your weekly work search activities and certifications while this verification is processing. Two work search activities per week is still required, and missing those could cause more issues than the verification form itself.

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!