Missed TWC payment request date - can I still submit on Thursday?

You're good! TWC still allows payment requests on Thursdays if you missed your assigned day. This is called an "open request day" and it's specifically designed for situations like yours. Just make sure you complete your request before 6:30pm on Thursday. You'll need to have your work search activities logged too - remember Texas requires 3 per week. The payment might be delayed by 1-2 days compared to your normal schedule, but it will process.

yep thursdays still work! i missed mine like 3 times last year lol

Just to add from my experience - I missed my Monday request back in December and used Thursday with no problem. But make sure you're not requesting TOO early on Thursday. I've found the system works best after 10am. Before that it can be glitchy sometimes.

So Thursday works but BE CAREFUL about missing too many regular request days. TWC tracks this pattern and if you consistently miss your assigned day and use Thursday instead, they might flag your account for a review. They want people using their assigned days when possible. Thursday is really meant for occasional emergencies like yours, not as a regular alternative.

THE SYSTEM IS RIGGED!! They make these rules deliberately confusing so people miss payments and they save money. My cousin missed his payment day ONCE and they made him reapply for benefits entirely!!! Said his claim was "abandoned" or some BS. Thursday SOMETIMES works but not ALWAYS!!

If you're having trouble reaching TWC to confirm this or have any other issues, I'd recommend Claimyr. I was in a similar situation last month and needed to talk to someone at TWC urgently. After trying for hours with busy signals, I used Claimyr (claimyr.com) and got through to a TWC agent in about 15 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/V-IMvH88P88P1U?si=kNxmh025COIlIzKh. Saved me a ton of stress!

Wait i'm confused about something...is Thursday ONLY for people who missed their assigned day? Or can anyone request payment on thursdays? My assigned day is Tuesday but tuesdays are when I have my doctor appts

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!

That's fantastic news, Charlotte! Really glad it all worked out smoothly for you. Your experience is going to be super helpful for other community members who find themselves in the same situation. The Thursday backup system really is a lifesaver when life gets in the way of our regular schedules. Thanks for coming back to update everyone - it's always nice to hear success stories and know the advice here actually helped someone out!

Just wanted to echo what others have said - the Thursday backup system has been a real lifesaver for me too! I've had to use it twice in the past year (once for a family emergency, once when I was sick and completely forgot). Both times it worked perfectly. One tip I'd add is to make sure you have all your work search documentation ready beforehand, especially if you're stressed about missing your regular day. When you're already anxious about the situation, having everything organized makes the process much smoother. It's great to see this community helping each other navigate these situations!

This is such valuable information for anyone dealing with unemployment benefits! I'm currently on unemployment myself and had no idea about the Thursday backup option until reading this thread. It's reassuring to know there's a safety net if something unexpected comes up on my regular request day. The community knowledge here is incredible - from the timing tips (waiting until after 10am) to the reminder about holidays affecting Thursday requests. I'm definitely bookmarking this thread and setting up those TWC email reminders that Admin_Masters mentioned. Thanks everyone for sharing your real experiences - it makes navigating this system so much less intimidating!

Just wanted to add my experience with the Thursday backup system - I've used it twice now and it's worked perfectly both times! The first time was when I was dealing with a family emergency and completely forgot about my regular request day until Friday morning (talk about panic!). The second time was just last month when I had a medical procedure and was too out of it to remember. Both times I was able to submit on Thursday without any issues. One thing I learned is to double-check that all your work search activities are properly logged in the system before you submit - I've found the Thursday requests sometimes get a bit more scrutiny, so having everything documented clearly helps avoid any delays. Really glad this community exists to help people navigate these situations!

This whole thread has been incredibly informative! I'm currently receiving unemployment benefits and honestly had no clue about the Thursday backup option until stumbling across this discussion. It's such a relief to know there's a safety net if life throws a curveball on my regular request day. The practical tips everyone shared are gold - waiting until after 10am to avoid system glitches, having work search documentation ready, checking for holidays, and being aware that Thursday requests might get slightly more scrutiny. Charlotte, thanks for posting your original question and then coming back with the successful update! It's exactly the kind of real-world confirmation that makes this community so valuable. I'm definitely setting up those TWC email reminders and bookmarking this thread for future reference.

This thread is such a great example of how helpful this community can be! I'm relatively new to unemployment benefits and had never heard of the Thursday backup system before reading through all these experiences. It's reassuring to know that TWC has built in this safety net for when life gets in the way of our regular request schedules. The collective wisdom here is incredible - from the technical tips about avoiding morning glitches to the practical advice about having documentation ready and watching out for holidays. Charlotte, thank you for sharing your story and following up with the successful outcome! Reading through everyone's real experiences makes navigating the unemployment system feel much less overwhelming. I'm definitely going to set up those email reminders and keep this thread saved for reference. It's amazing how much more confident I feel knowing there are people in this community who've been through similar situations and are willing to share their knowledge!

What a wonderful thread to read through! I'm currently on unemployment as well and honestly had no idea about the Thursday backup system until seeing everyone's experiences here. It's such a relief to know that TWC has this safety net in place for when unexpected situations arise. The level of detail everyone has shared is incredible - from the specific timing advice to avoid system glitches, to being prepared with work search documentation, to watching out for holidays that might affect Thursday availability. Charlotte, thanks for starting this conversation and for following up with your success story! It really helps to see that the system works as described. I'm going to implement several suggestions from this thread right away: setting up those email reminders Admin_Masters mentioned, and keeping all my work search activities well-documented just in case I ever need to use the Thursday option. This community is such a valuable resource for navigating these systems!

This entire discussion has been incredibly eye-opening! I'm also currently navigating unemployment benefits and had absolutely no clue about the Thursday backup system until reading through all these detailed experiences. It's such a weight off my shoulders to know that TWC has this safety net built in for when life throws unexpected challenges our way. The wealth of practical knowledge shared here is amazing - from the system timing tips to avoid glitches, to the importance of having work search documentation ready, to being mindful of holidays that could affect Thursday availability. Charlotte, thank you so much for asking this question and then following up with your successful experience! It really validates that the advice here works in practice. I'm going to take action on several suggestions right away: setting up those TWC email reminders and making sure my work search activities are always well-documented. This community is proving to be such an invaluable resource for understanding these complex systems beyond what the official websites provide!

This thread has been such a goldmine of information! I'm also currently receiving unemployment benefits and had no idea about the Thursday backup option until reading through everyone's experiences here. It's so reassuring to know that TWC actually has systems in place to help when life gets in the way of our regular schedules. The detailed advice everyone has shared - from waiting until after 10am to avoid system issues, to having work search documentation ready, to checking for holidays - is exactly the kind of practical knowledge that makes all the difference. Charlotte, thank you for asking the question that so many of us needed answered and for coming back with the successful update! I'm definitely going to set up those email reminders and keep this thread saved for future reference. It's incredible how much more manageable the unemployment system feels when you have a supportive community sharing real experiences!

This has been such an enlightening thread! As someone who's currently receiving unemployment benefits, I had no idea about the Thursday backup system until reading through all these detailed experiences. It's incredibly reassuring to know that TWC has this safety net in place for those unexpected life situations that can interfere with our regular request days. The practical wisdom shared here is invaluable - from the timing recommendations to avoid system glitches, to keeping work search documentation organized, to being aware of holiday impacts on Thursday availability. Charlotte, thank you for bringing up this important question and following through with your success update! It really demonstrates how well this system works when you need it. I'm definitely going to set up those TWC email reminders that Admin_Masters mentioned and keep this thread bookmarked for future reference. This community's willingness to share real experiences makes navigating unemployment benefits so much less intimidating than trying to decode the official websites alone!

This thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm also currently navigating unemployment benefits and had no clue about the Thursday backup system until reading everyone's experiences here. It's such a relief to know there's a safety net when life gets in the way of regular request days. The practical tips shared - waiting until after 10am to avoid glitches, having work search documentation ready, watching for holidays - are exactly the kind of real-world insights you can't find in official documentation. Charlotte, thanks for asking this question and updating us with your success! I'm definitely setting up those email reminders and bookmarking this thread. This community makes dealing with unemployment systems so much less overwhelming!

This whole conversation has been such a lifesaver to read! I'm currently on unemployment too and honestly had no idea about the Thursday backup system until stumbling across this thread. It's amazing how TWC has this safety net built in but it's not really advertised anywhere obvious. All the practical tips shared here - the timing advice, documentation preparation, holiday considerations - are pure gold. Charlotte, huge thanks for asking the question so many of us needed answered and for coming back with the successful update! It's that kind of real-world confirmation that makes this community invaluable. I'm immediately going to set up those email reminders Admin_Masters mentioned and keep this thread saved. Knowing there's a backup option if something unexpected happens on my regular request day has taken away so much anxiety about the whole process!