Do I need to visit the TWC office after seeing approved coverage amount online?

No, you don't need to physically go to a TWC office! Everything can be done online or by phone. Now that you're approved, you need to request payment every two weeks on your assigned day (it should be shown in your correspondence or on your account homepage). You can do this through the TWC website or by calling Tele-Serv at 800-558-8321. Just make sure you're completing your 3 work search activities each week and documenting them, as they might request proof later. Congrats on getting approved!

The TWC website is TRASH and confusing on purpose!! They make it hard to figure out what to do next so people give up. I had to go to the office TWICE because their online system kept glitching when I tried to request payment. Wasted 3 hours each time sitting there waiting. If u can avoid going in person, DO IT!!!

Congrats on getting approved! The TWC office visits are actually optional - they have workforce centers where you can get help with job searching and resume writing, but it's not required for receiving benefits. I found the payment request system pretty straightforward once I got used to it. Just remember your assigned filing day (mine is Monday) and don't miss it or your payment could be delayed.

hey there! nope, no need to go in person. but can i share something that might help if you ever DO need to talk to someone at TWC? i spent 3 days trying to get through on the phone with no luck (either busy signals or getting disconnected after waiting). then i found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to a TWC agent in under 20 minutes! they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/V-IMvH88P1U?si=kNxmh025COIlIzKh. total lifesaver when i had questions about my work search requirements.

make sure ur checking ur correspondence inbox on the twc website frequently!! they sent me important stuff and never emailed to tell me it was there. almost missed deadline for submitting paperwork they needed

To answer your question about work search documentation - you don't need a specific form. You can track it yourself in a spreadsheet or notebook, but make it detailed (company name, position, date, contact info, application method, etc.). TWC can audit you anytime and ask for proof of your work search activities. The Work In Texas site (workintexas.com) is helpful because applications there automatically count as work search activities and are already documented in the system.

i lost my job back in march and have been on unemployment since. never had to go to an office once. just request payment online every 2 weeks and make sure u do ur work search activities. its pretty easy once u get the hang of it.

Anyone else notice how they always deposit the money on weird days? Like never when you expect it lol. Sometimes its tuesday sometimes thursday... driving me nuts trying to budget!