How to check if TWC approved/denied my claim? Can't find status anywhere

There are a few ways to check your TWC claim status: 1. Log into your TWC account and click on "Claim and Payment Status" - this should show if your claim is still pending, approved, or denied 2. Call Tele-Serv at 800-558-8321 and select option 2 to check claim status (automated system available 24/7) 3. Look for correspondence in your TWC inbox - they'll send a determination letter once they've processed your claim It usually takes 2-3 weeks for TWC to process a new claim, though it can be longer if there are issues they need to investigate. If your former employer contests your claim, that can add time too.

they always send a letter in the mail with approval or denial. check your mailbox

YES! Request payment on your designated filing day even if you haven't received an approval yet. This is super important! If you don't request payment when you're supposed to, you could lose those benefit weeks even if you're eventually approved. Your filing day is based on the last digit of your SSN: - SSN ending in 1, 3, 5, 7, 9: File on Monday - SSN ending in 2, 4, 6, 8, 0: File on Tuesday - Wednesday-Saturday: Anyone can file I learned this the hard way and missed out on two weeks of payments because I was waiting for an approval letter first. Don't make my mistake!

The TWC system is GARBAGE!!! I went through this EXACT same thing in January. Couldn't tell if I was approved or denied for THREE WEEKS while they "processed" my claim. Meanwhile bills were piling up and my landlord was threatening eviction. THEN they had the NERVE to deny me over some BS about my former employer claiming I was fired for misconduct (TOTAL LIE). Had to go through the whole appeal process. The entire unemployment system is designed to wear you down until you give up!!

I finally got through to TWC using Claimyr (claimyr.com). It connects you directly to a TWC agent without spending hours redialing. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/V-IMvH88P1U?si=kNxmh025COIlIzKh I was skeptical at first but it saved me so much frustration. The agent I spoke with was able to tell me exactly what was happening with my claim and what I needed to do next. Turned out there was an issue with my identity verification that I couldn't see online.

Dont forget to do ur work search activities while waiting!!! You need 3 per week in Texas even if ur not approved yet!! They can deny u retroactively if u don't have them!!! Keep records of everything!!!!!

When I filed in March, I noticed the approval status was actually visible in a different place than I expected. Try going to your TWC account homepage, then click on "Claim and Payment Status" (as someone already mentioned), but then look for a tab that says "Claim Information" or "Determination Status" - sometimes it's not on the main status page but hidden in a submenu. Also, check your email including spam/junk folders for notifications from TWC. They send emails when they update your claim status or add correspondence to your inbox. One more thing - if you worked for multiple employers in your base period, TWC might take longer to process your claim because they have to verify with each employer.

I went through this same frustrating experience a few months ago! Here's what I wish someone had told me from the start: 1. **Keep requesting payment** - This is crucial! Even if you haven't heard anything yet, you MUST request payment on your designated day (Tuesday for SSNs ending in even numbers like yours). Missing these requests can cost you weeks of benefits. 2. **Check multiple places online** - Beyond the main status page, look under "Correspondence" in your account for any determination letters. Sometimes the decision is posted there before it shows up in your main claim status. 3. **Document everything** - Start your work search activities now (3 per week in Texas) and keep detailed records. If you get approved, you'll need to show you've been actively looking for work from day one. 4. **Be patient but persistent** - Initial processing typically takes 2-4 weeks, but can be longer if they need to verify employment history or if there are any red flags. The waiting is absolutely nerve-wracking when you have bills due, but hang in there! Most people do get approved eventually. Just make sure you're following all the requirements while you wait so you don't lose out on benefits due to technicalities.

I'm going through the exact same situation right now! Filed my claim about 10 days ago and still just seeing "claim received" status. The uncertainty is killing me, especially with bills coming due. One thing I discovered that might help - if you go to the TWC website and look for "Benefit Estimator" you can at least get an idea of what your weekly benefit amount would be if approved. It won't tell you if you're approved, but it helps with planning. Also wanted to add that I've been keeping a spreadsheet of all my work search activities just in case. Even though we don't know if we're approved yet, it's better to have them documented from the start than scramble later. Has anyone here had success with the live chat feature on the TWC website? I see it sometimes but it always seems to be "unavailable" when I try to use it.

I'm dealing with this exact same anxiety right now! Filed my claim 5 days ago and keep refreshing the status page hoping something will change. The waiting is brutal when you're already stressed about finances. A few things I've learned from reading through all these responses that I want to emphasize: **Don't wait to request payment!** I almost made this mistake - I was thinking "why would I request payment if I don't even know if I'm approved?" But apparently you can lose those weeks forever if you don't request on time. Since your SSN ends in 8, make sure you're requesting every Tuesday. **Start work search activities immediately** - I've been putting this off thinking I should wait for approval first, but now I realize that was wrong. Going to start logging my job applications today. One thing that's helped my peace of mind is setting up email notifications in my TWC account settings so I'll know immediately if anything changes. At least then I won't be compulsively checking the website every few hours (okay, I'm still doing that but trying not to!). Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - it really helps to know this waiting period is normal and that most people do eventually get approved. The TWC system definitely isn't user-friendly but at least now I know what I should be doing while I wait!

I'm going through this exact same situation right now! Just filed my claim last week and I'm in the same boat - constantly refreshing that status page hoping to see something other than "claim received." The financial stress is real when you don't know if help is coming. Reading through everyone's advice here has been incredibly helpful. I had no idea about requesting payment before getting approval - that seems so counterintuitive but I definitely don't want to lose out on weeks of benefits. My SSN ends in 4 so I guess Tuesday is my day too. One thing I wanted to add that helped me feel a bit more in control: I started keeping a detailed log of not just my work search activities, but also all my interactions with TWC (when I called, what automated messages I got, when I checked my account, etc.). It helps me feel like I'm being proactive even when there's nothing I can actually do but wait. The uncertainty is definitely the hardest part. I keep wondering if there's something wrong with my application or if this wait time is actually normal. But seeing so many people here going through the same thing makes me feel less alone in this process. Thanks to everyone sharing their experiences and tips - this community is a lifesaver when you're navigating this confusing system for the first time!

I'm in the exact same situation! Filed my claim about 8 days ago and still just seeing "claim received" with no updates. The anxiety is real when you're waiting to see if financial help is coming. After reading through all these responses, I realize I've been making some mistakes. I had no idea I should be requesting payment before getting approved - that seems so backwards but I definitely don't want to miss out on benefit weeks. My SSN ends in 6 so Tuesday is my filing day too. Also starting my work search activities today after learning they're required from day one. I was waiting for approval first but now I see that could hurt me later. One tip I can add: I found that if you go to "Unemployment Services" then "View Claim Summary" sometimes it shows a bit more detail than the main status page, though still not much. Also been checking my TWC inbox daily since some people mentioned determination letters appear there first. The waiting is definitely the hardest part, especially when bills are piling up. But it's reassuring to see so many people here going through the same thing. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and advice - this thread has been more helpful than the actual TWC website!

I'm going through this exact same nightmare right now! Filed my claim 12 days ago and still stuck on that useless "claim received" status. The financial stress is unreal when you don't know if help is coming. Reading everyone's advice here has been a lifesaver though. I had NO idea about the payment request thing - almost made that costly mistake of waiting for approval first. My SSN ends in 2 so Tuesday filing for me too. Also immediately started my work search activities after learning they're required from day one (wish TWC made that clearer!). One thing I discovered that might help others: if you click on "Payment Request" even though you're not approved yet, it actually shows you what your weekly benefit amount WOULD be if approved. Doesn't tell you if you'll get it, but at least helps with financial planning while we're all stuck in limbo. The automated Tele-Serv line (800-558-8321) has been slightly more informative than the website. It at least confirms they're "processing" my claim rather than just "received." This waiting game is absolutely brutal but seeing so many people here going through the same thing makes me feel less alone. Why is the TWC system so deliberately unclear about everything?? Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - this thread is more helpful than anything on their actual website!

I'm literally in the EXACT same situation right now! Filed my claim 6 days ago and have been obsessively checking that status page multiple times a day hoping to see something other than "claim received." The financial anxiety is real when you have no idea if help is coming. This thread has been incredibly helpful - I had no clue about requesting payment before approval! That seems so backwards but I definitely don't want to lose weeks of benefits. My SSN ends in 7 so I guess Monday is my filing day. Just went and set up email notifications in my account settings after reading the suggestions here. Also starting my work search documentation today - I was waiting for approval first but now I see that was a mistake. One small thing I found: under "Unemployment Benefits" there's a "Benefit Year Information" link that shows a bit more detail about your claim dates and base period, though still no approval status. The uncertainty is absolutely killing me, especially with rent due next week. But seeing so many people here going through the same waiting game makes me feel less alone in this bureaucratic nightmare. Why does TWC make everything so unnecessarily confusing?? Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and tips - this community is way more helpful than anything on the official TWC website!

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Filed my claim 4 days ago and constantly refreshing that status page hoping for any update beyond "claim received." The financial stress is intense when you don't know if benefits are coming. After reading through all these responses, I realize I was about to make some big mistakes. Had no idea about requesting payment before getting approved - that seems so counterintuitive but I definitely don't want to miss out on benefit weeks! My SSN ends in 3 so Monday is my filing day. Also just learned I should have started work search activities immediately. I was planning to wait for approval first but now I see that could hurt me later. Starting my documentation today with a spreadsheet tracking applications, networking, etc. One thing I noticed that might help others: if you go to "View and Maintain Account Information" and then click on "Claimant Homepage," sometimes it loads additional widgets that show slightly different information than the main status page, though still nothing definitive about approval. The uncertainty is absolutely brutal when bills are looming. But it's oddly comforting to see so many people here dealing with the same waiting game. This thread has been way more informative than the actual TWC website - thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and tips! Hoping we all get some positive news soon. The waiting really is the hardest part.

I'm going through this EXACT same situation right now! Filed my claim 5 days ago and have been obsessively checking that status page hoping to see literally anything other than "claim received." The financial anxiety is unreal when you have bills due and no idea if help is actually coming. This entire thread has been a lifesaver - I had absolutely no clue about requesting payment before getting approved! That seems so backwards but after reading everyone's experiences, I definitely don't want to lose out on benefit weeks. My SSN ends in 4 so Tuesday filing for me. Also just realized I should have started my work search activities immediately instead of waiting for approval. Starting my documentation today with a spreadsheet to track everything - applications, networking events, profile updates on job sites, etc. One small tip I can add: I found that checking the TWC mobile app sometimes loads faster than the website, though it shows the same frustrating "claim received" status. But at least it's quicker when you're compulsively checking for updates throughout the day (which I'm totally guilty of doing). The uncertainty is absolutely killing me, especially with rent due next week. But seeing so many people here going through the identical waiting game makes me feel way less alone in this bureaucratic nightmare. Why does TWC make their system so unnecessarily confusing for people who are already dealing with the stress of unemployment? This community thread has taught me more about how their process actually works than their entire official website! Thanks everyone for sharing your tips and experiences. Hoping we all get some positive news soon!

I'm dealing with this exact same anxiety right now! Filed my claim about 10 days ago and still stuck on that "claim received" status. The waiting is absolutely brutal when you're already stressed about money. Reading through everyone's advice here has been incredibly helpful though. I had no idea about the payment request thing - almost made that huge mistake of waiting for approval first! My SSN ends in 9 so Monday filing for me. Also immediately started documenting my work search activities after learning they're required from day one (why doesn't TWC make this clearer upfront?!). One thing I discovered that might help - if you call the main TWC number (512-463-2222) early in the morning around 8am, sometimes you can get through to a human instead of just the busy signal. I managed to talk to someone yesterday who confirmed my claim is "in process" and that 2-3 weeks is typical for initial review. The financial stress is so real when bills are due and you have no idea if help is coming. But honestly, finding this thread has been such a relief - knowing I'm not the only one stuck in this bureaucratic waiting game. Thanks to everyone for sharing your experiences and tips! This community is way more helpful than the actual TWC website. Hopefully we'll all start seeing some movement soon. The uncertainty is definitely the hardest part!

I'm going through this exact same stress right now! Filed my claim 8 days ago and that "claim received" status is driving me absolutely crazy. The financial anxiety is so real when you don't know if help is actually coming and bills keep piling up. This thread has been an absolute lifesaver though - I had NO idea about requesting payment before getting approved! That seems completely backwards but I definitely don't want to lose benefit weeks while waiting. My SSN ends in 2 so Tuesday filing for me. Also just started my work search activities after reading everyone's advice here. I was totally planning to wait for approval first - so glad I found this community before making that costly mistake! One thing I discovered that might help others: if you go to "Unemployment Services" then "Tele-Serv Information," it shows your designated filing day and some basic claim info, which at least confirms they have your information correctly in their system. The uncertainty is absolutely brutal when you're already dealing with the stress of unemployment. But seeing so many people here going through the identical situation makes me feel way less alone in this bureaucratic nightmare. Thanks to everyone sharing their tips and experiences - this community has taught me more about how TWC actually works than their entire official website! Hoping we all get some positive news soon.