Can I get DUA benefits after regular TWC benefits exhausted due to Hurricane Beryl displacement?

DUA and regular unemployment are separate programs, and there are specific eligibility rules. If you already qualified for regular UI, you typically wouldn't be eligible for DUA as it's meant for people who DON'T qualify for regular benefits. However, since your situation changed because of continued displacement, you might have a case. Have you checked with TWC directly about your options now that your benefits are exhausted?

From my experience after Hurricane Harvey, you should look into Disaster Extended Unemployment Compensation (DEUC) instead of DUA. It's specifically for people who've exhausted regular UI but still can't work due to disaster effects. You'll need to file a separate application through TWC and provide documentation showing your workplace is still closed due to Beryl damage. The deadline for applying is usually 30 days after the disaster declaration, so check if you're still within that window.

im in the same boat after beryl hit!!! my benefits ran out last month and im still outta work cuz the factory got flooded. keep us posted if u figure anything out ok??

I've helped several clients navigate this exact situation after disasters. Here's what you need to know: 1. DUA is typically for self-employed people or those who don't qualify for regular UI 2. After exhausting regular benefits, you might qualify for Disaster Extended Benefits if you can prove ongoing displacement 3. You'll need to file a separate application specifically mentioning Beryl as the cause 4. The key is documentation - employer statements, FEMA registration, proof your home/workplace remains uninhabitable Each disaster has specific assistance programs, so what was available for Harvey may differ from what's available for Beryl. I'd recommend trying to speak directly with a TWC representative for the most accurate information.

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TWC IS A JOKE!!! I was displaced by Beryl too and they keep giving me the runaround about benefits!!! Been waiting 7 WEEKS for them to process my disaster claim and still NOTHING!! They don't care about hurricane victims AT ALL!!!

After checking the latest TWC disaster assistance guidelines, I want to correct my earlier information. The program is actually called Disaster Unemployment Assistance Extension (DUAE), not DEUC as I previously stated. You need to file within 30 days of the announcement of the extension program, not 30 days from the disaster itself. You'll need to call TWC directly and specifically ask for the DUAE application related to Hurricane Beryl. Be prepared to provide proof that your continued unemployment is directly related to Beryl damage.

Just to update everyone - TWC announced a Hurricane Beryl DUAE program last week that provides up to 13 additional weeks of benefits for those who have exhausted regular UI and remain unemployed due to Beryl. You must certify that your continued unemployment is directly related to Hurricane Beryl damage. Apply through your existing TWC account and select "Apply for Disaster Extension" from the main menu. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2025.