Reactivating UI claim after PFML - will I face another adjudication wait?

You shouldn't have to go through adjudication again. Since your claim was already approved, reactivating it is a much simpler process. You'll need to go into your eServices account and select the option to reactivate your existing claim. You're right about the timing - you should reactivate the Sunday after your last PFML payment (so the Sunday after the 23rd). Make sure you report that you received PFML when you file your first weekly claim after reactivation. The system will ask if you received other benefits. Be accurate with your reporting to avoid any overpayment issues later.

they make u reapply after any break i had to do it all over and ended up in adjucation a secnd time even tho i was approved before. took 5 weks of calling everyday to get it fixed. good luck lol

When I had to reactivate my UI claim after my maternity leave, I made the mistake of waiting too long after my PFML ended. You should actually start the reactivation process during your LAST week of PFML - like 2-3 days before your last PFML claim. That way there's no gap. The system asks for your last day of other benefits, so just put your actual end date from PFML. I waited a full week after my PFML ended and lost a week of benefits because of it. Don't be me!

Is your baby's father in the picture? Maybe he can help with bills while you sort this out. My sister went through something similar and her boyfriend had to pick up extra shifts.

I was in almost the EXACT same situation last year! Fired while pregnant, got PFML, then needed to switch to UI. When you reactivate, you WON'T go through adjudication again, but here's what tripped me up: you MUST report your PFML income for the weeks you received it. They'll ask about other income sources when you file weekly claims. Also, if your original UI approval was more than a few months ago, you'll need to restart your job search activities (3 per week) and document them as soon as you reactivate. I got in trouble because I thought I had a "grace period" but I didn't. I spent WEEKS trying to reach someone at ESD by phone to fix problems with my reactivated claim. Total nightmare. I finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through - they got me connected to an actual ESD agent in about 20 mins when I'd been trying for days. They have a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3. Saved my sanity during a stressful time with a newborn!

To correctly reactivate your UI claim after PFML: 1. Log into your eServices account 2. Select "Restart your claim" option (NOT "File a new claim") 3. Do this during the last week of your PFML but indicate your PFML end date accurately 4. Resume job search activities immediately (3 per week) and document them 5. When filing weekly claims, report any PFML payments received that week 6. Keep documentation of your last PFML payment date You won't go through adjudication again since your claim was already approved. The review for reactivation is primarily to verify you're still eligible (not working, able and available, etc.). One important note: if your original UI claim is more than 52 weeks old, you'll need to file a new claim rather than reactivate. This would require a new review process. But based on your timeline, it sounds like you're still within your benefit year.

I forgot to answer your follow-up question! No, my weekly benefit amount didn't change when I switched from PFML to UI. They're calculated differently but once your UI is approved, that amount stays the same within your benefit year. My PFML was actually higher than my UI which was a bummer to adjust to. Make sure you're budgeting for the difference if there is one!