TWC Disaster Unemployment for Hurricane Beryl - Are the rumors about $7500 payments true?
Hey y'all, I'm confused about all these Hurricane Beryl rumors going around. I already got Disaster Unemployment Assistance after the storm hit my area, but now I'm seeing Facebook posts saying we need to apply AGAIN specifically for Beryl damage? Even weirder, there's all these posts claiming FEMA/TWC is giving out $7500 one-time payments and $1600 weekly benefits. This sounds like complete BS to me, but I don't want to miss out if it's somehow true. Has anyone actually received these amounts or is this just another social media scam? The TWC website isn't clear about any special Beryl program that I can find.
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Mateo Hernandez
This is 100% a scam. The TWC doesn't offer $7500 payments for disaster unemployment - not for Beryl or any other disaster. The maximum weekly benefit amount in Texas is currently around $653, nothing close to $1600. DUA benefits follow the same calculation method as regular unemployment. If you're already receiving DUA benefits for the affected area, you don't need to apply again specifically for Beryl. These Facebook posts are dangerous misinformation that could lead people to share personal information with scammers or waste time applying for non-existent programs.
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NebulaNova
•Thank you for confirming what I suspected. It sounded way too good to be true. Do you know if there's any additional assistance available for Beryl specifically that might be separate from my current DUA claim?
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Aisha Khan
my cousin said he got the $7500 already but idk seems sketchy to me
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Mateo Hernandez
•I'd be very cautious about this claim. Your cousin may have received funds from a different source (perhaps FEMA disaster assistance, which is completely separate from unemployment), or unfortunately might be confused or mistaken. The TWC is very transparent about benefit amounts, and nothing remotely close to $7500 has been announced. I'd recommend asking your cousin for specific details about which program provided this payment.
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Ethan Taylor
I SPENT 3 DAYS TRYING TO APPLY FOR THIS!!!! Called TWC over 50 times and couldn't get through so I believed these stupid Facebook posts. When I finally reached someone they told me it was complete fiction and now I wasted all that time!!! SO FRUSTRATING! The regular TWC benefits are all that's available - nothing special for Beryl that's separate from normal disaster unemployment. Why doesn't the TWC put out statements debunking this stuff faster????
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Yuki Ito
•Same thing happened to me! I keep calling over and over just to check if there was some special Beryl program and couldn't get through for days.
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Carmen Lopez
•Next time you need to get through to TWC quickly, try Claimyr.com - it's been a lifesaver for me. They can get you connected to a TWC agent without the endless busy signals and waiting. I used it last month to resolve a DUA issue and got through in about 20 minutes instead of days of trying. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/V-IMvH88P1U?si=kNxmh025COIlIzKh. Definitely worth it when you absolutely need to speak with someone at TWC.
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AstroAdventurer
TWC disaster specialist here - I want to officially clarify this situation: 1. The rumors about $7500 payments and $1600 weekly benefits are COMPLETELY FALSE. 2. If you already have an approved DUA claim for the disaster area that includes Hurricane Beryl damage, you DO NOT need to file a new claim. 3. DUA benefits are calculated similar to regular unemployment benefits, with Texas's maximum weekly benefit amount currently at $653. 4. FEMA may offer separate disaster assistance programs (for housing, personal property, etc.), but these are completely separate from unemployment benefits and have different application processes. 5. Please report any social media posts, websites, or individuals claiming to help you get these fictional benefit amounts, as they are likely scams attempting to collect your personal information. I recommend checking only official sources: TWC.Texas.gov or the official TWC social media accounts for accurate information.
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Andre Dupont
•thank u for this clear explanation! my mother in law kept sending me those facebook posts and I knew something was off about it
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NebulaNova
•Thank you for this official clarification. Is there any special documentation I need to submit to show that my existing DUA claim includes Beryl damages specifically? My workplace was already closed from the previous storm and then got hit again by Beryl, making the damage worse and extending how long we'll be closed.
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Zoe Papanikolaou
This reminds me of last year when everyone was sharing posts about special hurricane relief payments after that storm hit Corpus Christi. My sister spent weeks trying to apply for something that didn't exist. These scams always pop up after disasters when people are desperate. If it sounds too good to be true...
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Ethan Taylor
•Exactly!!! But TWC needs to do a better job shutting these rumors down QUICKLY. I wasted so much time and energy on this when I'm already stressed about my house damage.
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Mateo Hernandez
To address the original poster's follow-up question: If your workplace suffered additional damage from Beryl that extends your unemployment period, you should contact TWC to update your existing DUA claim. While you don't need to file a completely new claim, you may need to provide documentation showing the extended impact. This could include a letter from your employer stating the additional closure time due specifically to Beryl damage, photos of new damage, or repair estimates showing the extended timeline. The key is documenting that your unemployment duration has been extended specifically because of the subsequent hurricane damage.
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NebulaNova
•This is super helpful, thank you! I'll get a letter from my boss explaining the situation with the extended closure. Really appreciate the clear advice.
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Andre Dupont
guys remember to keep requesting payment every 2 weeks even while dealing with this confusion!! i almost forgot my payment request with all this beryl stuff happening
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Mateo Hernandez
•This is excellent advice. Regardless of disaster circumstances, you must continue to request payment every two weeks to maintain your benefits. Missing a payment request can create significant complications with your claim.
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