Just to add to what others have said - you can also check the TWC automated phone system (Tele-Serv at 800-558-8321) for payment status. Sometimes it updates there before the website shows changes. Select option 2, then option 1 to hear payment information. If it says your payment request has been processed, you should receive funds within 1-2 business days from that point.

good luck with getting ur money hope it comes through fast!!! rent is crazy expensive these days

my friend got a letter like 5 months after he started working saying he didnt report right and owed TWC like $2800

Thanks everyone for the advice! I'll make sure to keep reporting my income correctly on every payment request and start keeping a detailed log of all my hours and pay. Super grateful for all the help!

Has ur employer filed a mass claim for everyone? My job did that after the hurricane and it made everything easier

Based on all the information shared in this thread, here's what I recommend you do: 1. Use Claimyr or keep trying to reach TWC directly to discuss your specific situation 2. Ask about any Extended Benefits or special disaster-related extensions that might be available after your regular benefits exhaust 3. Register with the Disaster Recovery Employment Program 4. Maintain your work search activities and payment requests even after benefits exhaust 5. File for all available FEMA assistance if you haven't already 6. Get written documentation from your employer about their projected reopening timeline The system is definitely imperfect when it comes to long-term disaster recovery, but staying proactive and maintaining all requirements gives you the best chance at accessing additional help if it becomes available.

This happened to my brother too! Except his was filed as "power outage" instead of hurricane damage. These intake agents really need better training. It took him 7 calls to even get someone who knew how to fix the category. He ended up using Claimyr.com to get through after days of busy signals. Their system held his place in line and got him connected to an actual TWC agent who could fix the coding issue. Their demo video shows how it works: https://youtu.be/V-IMvH88P1U?si=kNxmh025COIlIzKh

Just an important note for anyone with disaster-related claims: make sure you're still completing the work search requirements unless you've been explicitly exempted. Many disaster claimants think they don't need to search for work, but unless TWC has specifically waived this requirement for your disaster area, you still need to complete and report your minimum 3 work search activities each week. Otherwise, you could be disqualified even after winning your appeal.

Quick question - my claim has been pending for almost 3 weeks, but I just got the debit card yesterday. Does that mean my claim is about to be approved? Or do these two things have nothing to do with each other?

They're completely separate processes. Getting the card doesn't indicate anything about your claim status - they just automatically mail it when you select that payment option. You'll still need to wait for your claim determination separately.

PRO TIP: After you get ur first payment, IMMEDIATELY transfer that money to your regular bank account!!! The ReliaCard has crazy fees if you use it at certain ATMs or stores. Don't leave ur $$ sitting on that card!

Good idea! I'll transfer it to my regular bank account as soon as it hits. Definitely don't want to deal with extra fees.

i had a similar thing happen but my situation was that they approved me then a week later sent a letter saying i was denied??? so confusing! i ended up having to appeal and it took 2 months to sort out. hopefully yours is just the normal twc slowness and not something more complicated!

Just checking back - was your online status updated yet? If your payment request went through successfully, that's another good sign your claim is properly approved in their system, even if the status display hasn't caught up.

I missed my payment request day last month and used Thursday without any issues. BUT one important thing no one mentioned yet - if Thursday happens to be a holiday (like Thanksgiving), then you're out of luck until your next regular payment period. Happened to me once and I learned the hard way. Always check if Thursday is a holiday!

UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know I was able to request my payment today (Thursday) without any issues! The system worked exactly as you all said it would. I waited until around 1pm as suggested and had no technical problems. The confirmation page said I should expect payment in 2-3 business days. Thanks everyone for your help and reassurance!

One more important thing - when you do your last payment request after starting the job, make sure you report the exact hours you worked and wages earned during that specific request period. Don't report future hours or full-time status until you've actually worked those hours. TWC calculates partial benefits based on your reported earnings for each specific period, not based on your employment status change.

Exactly! You'll report only the hours you actually worked during the claim period. For example, if your payment request covers June 11-24, and you start on June 18th, you would report only the days/hours worked from June 18-24, not the full two weeks. Additionally, on that payment request, you'll answer "Yes" to the question about returning to full-time work, and provide your employer information. The system will then recognize that you've returned to work full-time and should process your waiting week payment automatically. Just to be crystal clear: the waiting week is the first week of your claim period that would have been payable, but was withheld as your "waiting week." You become eligible for this payment after receiving three benefit payments AND returning to full-time work.

That's an important detail. Since you voluntarily resigned, TWC will need to determine if you had "good cause" to leave your job. A spouse's relocation for work is often considered good cause, but you may need to provide documentation. This is separate from the payment reporting issue, but equally important for your overall eligibility. Make sure you clearly explained this when you initially filed your claim.

If you received an approval with a weekly benefit amount, that's a good sign they accepted your reason for separation. To summarize what you need to do: 1) Report your teacher salary on each payment request until it stops in August, 2) Continue making payment requests every two weeks even if you're getting $0, 3) Complete at least 3 work search activities each week, and 4) Once your teacher pay ends in August, you should begin receiving your full benefit amount assuming you're still unemployed and eligible. And yes, substitute teaching can count as a work search activity as long as you document your application/contact with the district.