Missed TWC payment request date - can I still submit on Thursday?
I completely messed up and forgot to request my TWC payment yesterday (my assigned day). I was out of town and by the time I got home around midnight, I realized I'd missed the cutoff. I'm freaking out a little because I really need this payment to cover rent next week. I remember seeing some older posts saying you can submit late requests on Thursdays, but that was from like 2020-2021. Does anyone know if this Thursday rule is still valid in 2025? Or am I out of luck until my next payment period? Really appreciate any help!
20 comments
Join the conversation
Admin_Masters
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.
0 coins
Charlotte White
•Oh thank goodness!! Thank you so much for confirming. I was worried the rules might have changed. I've got my work search activities documented so I should be all set for tomorrow!
0 coins
Matthew Sanchez
yep thursdays still work! i missed mine like 3 times last year lol
0 coins
Charlotte White
•That's a relief to hear, thanks! I was beating myself up pretty bad about missing it.
0 coins
Ella Thompson
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.
0 coins
JacksonHarris
•You're right about the morning glitches! I tried at 8am once and the system kept freezing. Called TWC and they told me 'server maintenance' happens early Thursdays sometimes. Around noon is perfect.
0 coins
Jeremiah Brown
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.
0 coins
Charlotte White
•Good to know - this is my first time missing in 8 weeks of unemployment so hopefully they won't see it as a pattern. I'll definitely stick to my regular day going forward.
0 coins
Royal_GM_Mark
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!!
0 coins
Admin_Masters
•That's not accurate information. If your cousin had to reapply, it was likely because he missed multiple consecutive payment requests or there was another issue with his claim. TWC policy clearly states that Thursday is an open request day for everyone who missed their regular day. This has been consistent policy for years and is documented on their website.
0 coins
Amelia Cartwright
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!
0 coins
Charlotte White
•I've heard about this service but wasn't sure if it actually worked. Good to know it helped you! I'll keep this in mind if I run into any problems tomorrow with my payment request.
0 coins
Matthew Sanchez
•i used claimyr too when my benefits got stuck for like 3 weeks. worth it cuz i was going crazy calling TWC myself
0 coins
Ella Thompson
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
0 coins
Admin_Masters
•Thursday is specifically for people who missed their assigned request day (which is based on the last digit of your SSN). If Tuesday is your assigned day, you should try to request payment on Tuesday. Thursday is a backup option for when you miss your regular day, not an alternative you can choose regularly. If you have a consistent conflict with your assigned day, you might want to call TWC to see if there's any accommodation they can make.
0 coins
JacksonHarris
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!
0 coins
Charlotte White
•Oh that's a really good point! Thankfully tomorrow isn't a holiday so I should be fine. Sorry that happened to you - must have been stressful.
0 coins
Charlotte White
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!
0 coins
Admin_Masters
•Great news! Glad it worked out for you. For future reference, you can set up text or email reminders through your TWC account so you don't miss your regular day again. It's under the 'Communication Preferences' section.
0 coins
Matthew Sanchez
•👍 awesome!
0 coins