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i went thru hurricane DUA last yr and it was a nightmare the twc ppl never knew what was going on had to keep calling and asking diffrent agents til i got someone who actully knew what they were doing
That's what I'm afraid of. I keep getting different answers from everyone. I guess I just need to keep trying to get through to TWC directly.
Here's what the different status indicators mean for DUA claims: 1. Benefit amount showing + determination letter = Approved 2. Benefit amount showing but no determination letter = Provisionally calculated but pending final approval 3. $0 benefit amount = Either pending initial review OR missing required documentation Make sure both you and your boyfriend check your correspondence inbox daily and respond to any requests for information immediately. DUA has stricter documentation requirements than regular unemployment.
Thank you for breaking this down! I checked my correspondence inbox and there's nothing there yet except the initial application confirmation. I'll keep checking daily.
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anyone else think its weird we have to use a 3rd party app to verify for govt benefits? seems fishy to me
It's BEYOND fishy! They're collecting your biometric data and who knows what they're doing with it! But we have no choice if we want our benefits. The whole system is designed to make it harder to claim what we're entitled to!
UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know what happened. I finally got through to a TWC representative thanks to the Claimyr service (that actually worked!). The rep confirmed the "not eligible" status was because of the ID verification issue. They helped me verify my identity directly on the phone (asked me questions about my work history and previous addresses) and said it would override the ID.me requirement. They also let me submit my late work search activities since it was within the 7-day window. My status is back to "under review" now which the rep said is normal while they process everything. Such a relief! Thank you all for the advice!
That's great to hear! The "under review" status is definitely normal after identity verification. You should see movement on your claim within 3-5 business days. Make sure to keep up with your work search activities for future payment requests to avoid any further issues.
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One more thing - you can sign up for direct deposit to your regular bank account instead of using the ReliaCard. Many people find that's faster and more convenient. You can set it up in your TWC account under payment options.
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my cousin works for twc and says theres a huge backlog of employer appeals right now so get your paperwork in asap and be super thorough the first time
Thanks for the heads up! I'll make sure to be extra thorough with our documentation.
Just to follow up on my earlier comment - since you mentioned these are seasonal workers you regularly rehire, you should specifically look into TWC's "Seasonal Employer" designation. There's an actual formal process to be designated as a seasonal employer (Form C-24), and it's different from just having workers you consider "seasonal". If you get this designation, benefits paid during your designated off-season won't affect your tax rate as much. But you must apply for this status before the claims happen, not retroactively, unfortunately. Also, for future reference, always respond to ALL claim notices, even if you're not contesting them. Simply saying "claim is valid, separation was due to lack of work" helps establish your responsiveness pattern with TWC.
I had no idea about the Form C-24! That would have saved us so much trouble. I've already found it on the TWC website and will be submitting it this week. So to be clear, this won't help with our current tax rate, but should help prevent this issue next year during our slow season? And thanks for the tip about responding to all claims - that makes a lot of sense.
Lincoln Ramiro
i had a regular ui appeal not dua but just wanted to say GOOD LUCK!! let us know how it goes!!!
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Arjun Kurti
•Thanks for the support! I'll definitely update tomorrow after it's over. Fingers crossed!
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Arjun Kurti
UPDATE: Had my hearing this morning and it went way better than expected! The hearing officer was professional but not intimidating at all. Asked me to explain my situation, then asked specific questions about the job offer. The whole thing took about 30 minutes. I explained that I had the wage agreement verbally and presented my email confirming the start date. They said they'll mail the decision in 7-10 days. Thanks everyone for your advice and support - it really helped calm my nerves!
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Evelyn Kim
•Great to hear it went smoothly! The 7-10 day timeline is accurate in my experience. If approved, you'll typically see the determination in your TWC account online before you get the letter. Make sure you keep up with any work search requirements while waiting for the decision. Fingers crossed for a positive outcome!
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