Wait, I'm confused - the original post was from Mohammad Khaled asking about his Sunday payment request, but then Yuki Yamamoto posted an update saying "my payment request from Sunday evening did process"? Are these two different people or did someone mix up accounts? Just want to make sure I'm following the thread correctly since the update seems to be from a different member than the original poster.

@Mohammad Khaled - Hey, just wanted to check in and see if your payment actually processed on the timeline everyone predicted? I noticed someone else posted an update but it wasn't from your account. Really curious to hear how it worked out for you since you were the original poster asking about the Sunday submission timing. Hope everything went smoothly with your rent situation!

Thanks everyone for the advice! I've told him to apply immediately and be honest about why he waited. He's going to try calling TWC tomorrow and explain his situation, then submit his application online. I'll update here if we find out anything that might help others in the same situation.

Your brother-in-law should definitely still apply! I work at a Workforce Solutions office and see this situation fairly regularly. While he likely won't get the full 5 months of backpay due to the good cause requirements, he should still be eligible for benefits going forward. The key is to apply TODAY - every day he waits is another potential benefit week lost forever. When he applies, he'll be asked about the delay and should be honest about his reasoning. Even though "thinking he'd find work quickly" isn't typically considered good cause, stranger things have happened and each case is reviewed individually. At minimum, he'll preserve his eligibility for future weeks while unemployed. Also make sure he has his separation paperwork ready - the exact layoff date will be important for his claim.

UPDATE: Thanks everyone for the help! I found the notice in my correspondence inbox that explained the transition to biweekly payments. It was sent weeks ago but I never saw it. Mystery solved! Just sharing in case someone else has the same confusion in the future.

This exact same thing happened to me about 3 weeks ago! I panicked when I saw the double payment thinking it was a mistake and they'd want it back. Then when nothing came the following week I was sure my claim was messed up. Turns out it's just the new biweekly system rollout. The double payment is intentional to get you caught up before switching you over. Your timing sounds right - they're still transitioning people in batches. Just make sure to update your budget since you'll now get paid every two weeks instead of weekly. The amount is the same overall, just different timing.

Hey Nia, I'm really glad to see your update about getting through to TWC and getting some concrete next steps! That Short-Term Training program could be a game-changer. I went through something similar last year (different industry) and those quick certifications really do make a difference on applications. Since you mentioned medical billing is saturated, I wanted to throw out another idea - have you looked into revenue cycle management positions? It's kind of the next level up from billing and uses all your existing skills but pays better. A lot of hospitals and larger practices are hiring for those roles right now. Also, for what it's worth, that second interview next week is huge! The fact that they called you back means you're a strong candidate. Even if this specific role doesn't work out, it's good practice and shows your skills are marketable. You're handling this whole situation really well considering how stressful it must be. Keep pushing through - you've got this!

Just wanted to jump in and say how impressed I am with how you've handled this whole situation, Nia! Winning an appeal after 13 weeks is no joke - that shows real persistence. And now you're being proactive about your next steps instead of just panicking, which is exactly the right approach. I'm in HR for a mid-sized healthcare company here in Texas, and I can confirm what others have said about the medical billing market being tough right now. But here's something that might help - we've actually had better luck finding candidates for "Patient Financial Services" roles than traditional "Medical Billing" positions. It's essentially the same work but companies are rebranding these roles and often paying a bit more because they want someone who can also handle patient inquiries about their bills. Also, since you mentioned you're doing 5-7 applications weekly, make sure you're tailoring each one. I know it's time-consuming, but generic applications really stand out (in a bad way) when we're reviewing candidates. Even just changing the first paragraph of your cover letter to mention something specific about each company makes a huge difference. Good luck with that second interview! The fact that they called you back is definitely a positive sign.

I'm dealing with the exact same issue right now! Got locked out after the maintenance and now stuck with that dreaded "late filing status" message. I've been calling that 800-939-6631 number all morning with zero luck - just keeps saying they can't take calls. Reading through all these responses is actually really helpful though. Sounds like this is a widespread problem from the system maintenance glitch. I'm going to try that Claimyr service that a few people mentioned, and maybe contact my state rep's office as backup. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences and solutions here. It's frustrating enough dealing with TWC without feeling like you're the only one going through this nightmare!

I'm going through the exact same nightmare right now! Got hit with the "late filing status" after that system maintenance disaster and I've been calling that 800 number non-stop for two days. It's beyond frustrating when you're already stressed about money and then you can't even reach a human being to fix their own system error. Based on what everyone's sharing here, it sounds like we have a few solid options to try: 1. The Claimyr callback service (multiple success stories here!) 2. Contacting our state representative's office 3. Visiting a Workforce Solutions office in person 4. Waiting for their "batch fix" in 2-3 days (though who knows if that'll actually happen) I'm definitely going to try Claimyr tomorrow morning since so many people here have had success with it. It's ridiculous that we have to use a third-party service to reach our own state unemployment office, but at this point I'll take whatever works. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and solutions - this thread is a lifesaver for those of us stuck in TWC hell right now!