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I had to do my ID.me verification about 2 months ago and there were definitely multiple steps involved. After creating your account, you need to specifically go through the identity verification process which is different. Don't worry though! Just log back in and look for the verification steps. Have your driver's license or passport ready, and be prepared to take a selfie with your phone or computer camera. The whole process took me about 15 minutes once I found the right section. One tip: make sure you're using a device with a good camera for the facial recognition part. I tried on my old phone first and it kept failing, but worked fine on my laptop.
Just wanted to follow up - were you able to complete the full ID.me verification? If you're still having issues, remember that you can also check your claim status on the TWC Tele-Serv system at 800-558-8321. Sometimes the phone system will give you more specific information about what's holding up your claim than the website does.
my cousin went thru this after hurricane and said you gotta be super specific about dates and how the disaster directly caused your job loss. they're real picky about approving DUA claims
Your cousin is right. The key difference between regular UI and DUA is proving the direct disaster connection. When you're on the phone with TWC, use very specific language like "My job loss was a direct result of the March 2025 storms because..." Documentation is crucial - emails, letters from employers, service outage notifications, anything that creates a clear timeline connecting the disaster to your unemployment.
I went through a similar situation after Harvey back when I lived in Houston. The big thing they looked for was whether the unemployment was a DIRECT result of the disaster. In my case it was my workplace that got flooded not my home so that qualified. Since your situation involves infrastructure damage (internet) that prevented you from doing your job, that should qualify too. Just be clear and consistent with your explanation.
I HATE the TWC phone system with a passion!!!! Been on unemployment twice in 3 years and BOTH times had major issues. The whole system is designed to make you give up I swear!!!!
UPDATE: I finally got this resolved! I used Claimyr to get through to TWC (took about 30 minutes instead of endless redials). The agent explained that when I filled out my initial claim, I had checked a box asking if I had any work restrictions, and I had put "none" but somehow their system flagged it as a medical issue. The agent removed the medical flag immediately and reset my claim status to active. She said my payment requests were in the system and should now process within 2-3 business days. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for the advice. If anyone else runs into this "medically unable to work" error message when you're perfectly fine, definitely get through to a live person - the automated system can't fix this particular issue.
Connor Rupert
why was she lissening to the trainer instead of jus reading the handbook tho? like did she ever even look at the policy?
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Daniel Rivera
She did read the handbook when first hired, but during hands-on training the manager specifically told her and the other new hires \
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