Just to follow up - once you do receive your Reliance card, be sure to activate it immediately by calling the number on the sticker. Also, create an online account at usbankreliacard.com to monitor your balance and transactions. You can set up alerts for deposits and withdrawals, which is really helpful. Many people don't realize you can also use this card at most ATMs, though some charge fees. U.S. Bank ATMs are free, and you get one free withdrawal per deposit period at other ATMs (after that, there's a $2 fee). Has your card arrived yet? It's been a few days since your original post.

Glad to hear your card finally arrived! For future reference, if anyone else is dealing with this issue, you can also contact TWC directly at 800-939-6631 to verify that your payment method change was processed correctly. Sometimes there can be delays on their end that aren't immediately visible in your online account. Also, if you ever need to switch back to direct deposit later, make sure to do it right after you certify for benefits - not in the middle of a payment cycle. This helps avoid processing delays and ensures smoother transitions between payment methods. The whole system could definitely be more user-friendly, but at least once you get the card set up, future payments should be much faster!

Update: I finally got through this morning! Called right at 7:00 AM like someone suggested. Turns out they needed me to verify some inconsistency between my first payment request (online) and second one (phone). The agent said sometimes the system flags accounts when you switch methods. She also mentioned that they're phasing out the old DUA program and transitioning self-employed people to regular UI with the self-employment option, which might have triggered the additional verification. All sorted now! Thanks everyone for your help.

So glad you got it resolved! This is really helpful info for others dealing with the same issue. The program transition from DUA to regular UI for self-employed folks definitely seems to be causing a lot of confusion. I was wondering - when you switched programs, did you have to restart your claim completely or did they just update your existing one? And did the transition affect your payment amount at all? Thanks for sharing the update!

Quick update question - has your payment status changed in the system yet? Sometimes the TWC portal will show a payment date before you actually receive the money, which can help you plan. Also, make sure your direct deposit information is correct in the system - I've seen cases where people won appeals but had outdated banking info.

Hey Javier! Congrats on winning your appeal - that's such a huge relief after 3 months of fighting! I went through something similar last fall and totally understand the anxiety of waiting for the money to actually show up. In my case, once I saw "Payment Processing" in the portal (which sounds like where you're at now), it took exactly 2 business days for the direct deposit to hit my account. That status change is actually a really good sign - it means they've moved your claim from the appeals queue into the regular payment processing system. Since you mentioned this is happening mid-week, I'd expect to see the money by Friday or Monday at the latest. Keep checking that portal each morning like others suggested - TWC updates overnight and you'll likely see it change to "Paid" with a deposit date before the money actually arrives. Fingers crossed it comes through quickly for you!

Have you tried looking into Disaster Unemployment Assistance? Sometimes they have special programs if your area was affected by something like floods or other disasters. Just another option to consider if it applies to your situation.

Update: I finally got through to TWC today! The agent confirmed what everyone here said - there aren't any automatic extensions right now. But she was actually really helpful and went through some options with me: 1. She explained how to apply for SNAP benefits to help with groceries while job searching 2. Connected me with Workforce Solutions for their healthcare specialization program 3. Suggested I look into the Self-Employment Assistance program since I have some skills that could work freelance I have an appointment with a career counselor next week, and they're going to help me explore training options that might come with a stipend. Still worried about paying rent next month, but at least I have some direction now. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions!

Quick update for anyone finding this thread later - I just checked my TWC account and my payment from Monday (Veterans Day) has a processing date of Wednesday with expected deposit of Friday. So that confirms what others have said about the two-day delay. Hope this helps with planning!

I'm dealing with the same issue right now - requested my payment Monday not realizing it was Veterans Day. Based on what everyone's saying here, it sounds like we're all looking at Friday deposits instead of the usual Wednesday/Thursday. Really wish TWC would send out email alerts or something when there's going to be holiday delays. I've got rent due Saturday so Friday will work but man, the stress of not knowing for sure is rough. At least now I know to mark all the federal holidays on my calendar going forward. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!