Just to clarify for everyone: The Combined Wage Claim (CWC) is specifically for combining wages from multiple states. If your Amazon job was in Texas, you don't need a CWC - you just need to appeal and explain that TWC is missing one of your Texas employers. If the Amazon job was in Michigan before you moved, then yes, you need to request a CWC. Either way, filing the appeal within the deadline is crucial to protect your rights while you sort this out.

Good luck Omar! You're getting great advice here. One more tip - when you file your appeal online, make sure to be very detailed about both jobs in your written statement. Include dates of employment, wage amounts, and specifically state that you believe TWC failed to include wages from your Michigan Amazon employment in your base period calculation. Also, if you have any documentation showing you reported both jobs when you initially filed (like confirmation emails or screenshots), include those too. The more documentation you provide upfront, the stronger your case will be. Keep us updated on how it goes!

I went through this exact same anxiety when I first filed! The TWC system is honestly backwards - they'll show payment dates way before any official paperwork arrives. I had a payment date showing for almost 10 days before I got my eligibility letter, and the money hit my account right on schedule. The key thing is that you've already done your ID.me verification and completed your payment request with work search documentation. Those are the main hurdles. Their mail system is incredibly slow but their payment processing is usually reliable. I know it's nerve-wracking waiting, but based on everyone's experiences here (and my own), you should be good to go. Just keep doing your weekly payment requests and documenting those job searches. The peace of mind will come when you see that deposit hit your account!

I'm dealing with this exact situation right now too! Filed my claim about 10 days ago and have been stressing about the same thing - payment date showing but no eligibility letter yet. Reading through all these comments has been such a huge relief. It's crazy how TWC's system works completely backwards from what you'd expect, but it sounds like this is totally normal. I've been calling the TWC line every day with no luck getting through, so hearing that the payment date is usually reliable is exactly what I needed to know. Going to stop panicking and just wait for my deposit date. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - this community is invaluable for understanding how this confusing system actually works in practice!

UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know that I tried the reverify option after checking ID.me directly (thanks @helpful_person!) and it worked! My account is now showing as verified in the TWC portal too. Going to request my payments right away. Thanks everyone for your help!

Wow, this thread is so helpful! I'm dealing with the same ID.me verification issue right now - been stuck on "processing" for 3 days. Reading through all these experiences, it sounds like this is unfortunately pretty common lately. I'm definitely going to try checking my ID.me account directly first to see if there's a sync issue like @Savannah had. If that doesn't work, I might look into that Claimyr service @Aisha mentioned. It's reassuring to know that benefits get backdated once it's resolved, but still stressful when you're waiting on money for bills. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and solutions!

my cousin works at twc and she says they're SUPER understaffed right now which is why nobody can get thru on the phones. apparently they lost like 30% of their staff after budget cuts but claims went up by like 20% this year. system is totally overwhelmed. not helpful i know but explains why its so hard to reach anyone

Just wanted to follow up - if the ID.me verification and Form TWC-FV25 don't resolve your issue within 7 business days, you should also submit an official inquiry through your state representative's office. They have staff specifically dedicated to helping constituents with state agency issues like TWC problems. Many people don't realize this, but your state rep can often get issues resolved much faster than going through normal channels. Google "Texas state representative [your zip code]" to find your rep's contact info, then look for a "constituent services" link on their website.

Congratulations Miranda! This is such great news and really helpful for others who might face similar situations. Your case perfectly illustrates why it's so important to distinguish between "unable to work due to pregnancy" vs "able to work with restrictions but employer can't accommodate." The fact that you kept documenting everything and persisted in explaining your situation clearly made all the difference. Enjoy that well-deserved backpay relief!

What a relief to see this positive outcome! Your case is a perfect example of why persistence and clear documentation matter so much with TWC claims. I've seen too many people give up when they get that initial confusing call from an adjudicator, but you stuck with it and got the right result. The key takeaway for anyone reading this is exactly what you experienced - being able and available to work with medical restrictions is very different from being unable to work entirely. Your employer's inability to accommodate doesn't make you ineligible for benefits, it actually supports your claim. Thanks for taking the time to update us with the good news - it gives hope to others dealing with similar situations!