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TWC 'Under Review' message disappeared - Does this mean approval or denial?

Hey everyone, I've been checking my TWC unemployment account daily for 3 weeks and it's been showing 'Under Review' status the whole time. This morning I logged in and that message is completely gone! There's no new status message replacing it though. Does this mean my claim is approved? Denied? Still processing? I'm freaking out a little because rent is due next week and I really need to know if I'll be getting benefits. Has anyone else experienced the review message disappearing before getting a final decision? What happened in your case?

Amina Sy

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It's usually a good sign when the 'Under Review' message disappears. In most cases, this means TWC has finished reviewing your claim and a determination has been made. You should receive an official determination letter within 2-3 business days explaining their decision. You can also check your correspondence inbox on the TWC portal for any new messages. If no determination letter appears, you might want to check your payment status tab to see if there's any movement there. Some people see payment pending before they even get the official approval letter.

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QuantumQuest

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Thank you! I just checked my correspondence tab and there's nothing new there yet. The payment tab still shows $0 too. Guess I need to be patient a little longer. It's just so nerve-wracking not knowing!

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same thing happened 2 me. the under review disappeared and then 2 days later i got an approval! check ur email constantly

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QuantumQuest

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That gives me hope! I'll keep checking my email and the TWC portal. Did your payment status change before you got the email, or did everything update at once?

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When my "under review" message disappeared back in Feb, I ended up getting DENIED 3 days later because they said I didn't have enough qualifying wages in my base period!!! The system is SO broken and misleading! Just because the message disappears DOESN'T mean approval. They make you wait forever just to tell you NO. I had to file an appeal and THAT took another 5 weeks before I finally got approved. The whole system is designed to wear you down so you'll give up!!!

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Not everyone gets denied tho. My review message went away and I got approved right after. Depends on your situation.

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Emma Davis

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The message disappearing typically means they've completed their review of your claim, but it doesn't automatically mean approval or denial. Here's what you should do: 1. Check your correspondence inbox twice daily 2. Look for any pending payment amounts in your payment history tab 3. Verify your contact information is up to date 4. Continue requesting payments on your scheduled days even while waiting If you don't see anything within 3-4 business days, you should try contacting TWC directly. I know their phone lines are almost impossible to get through, but I used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to connect with an agent when I was in a similar situation. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/V-IMvH88P1U?si=kNxmh025COIlIzKh. I was connected to a TWC agent in about 25 minutes instead of spending days hitting redial.

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QuantumQuest

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Thank you for the detailed info! I've been requesting payments as scheduled, but haven't seen any updates yet. If I don't see anything by Monday, I might try that Claimyr service. I've already wasted so many hours trying to get through on the phone.

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GalaxyGlider

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mine disappeared and then appeared again a week later! then disappeared again and i got approved. TWC systems are glitchy sometimes, just hang in there

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QuantumQuest

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Oh great, so it might just be a glitch? That's reassuring and concerning at the same time. How long did your whole process take from start to finish?

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This happens quite commonly with the TWC system. The disappearance of the "Under Review" message generally indicates that the examiner has made a determination on your claim, but there's administrative processing that happens before you receive the official notification. Here's what's likely happening: 1. The claim examiner has completed their review and entered a determination 2. The system is now processing that determination (calculating benefit amounts, etc.) 3. The determination letter is being generated and queued for delivery Typically, you'll see the result within 2-5 business days after the message disappears. Continue requesting payments during this time as scheduled. If your claim is approved, those payment requests will be processed retroactively. Also, make sure you're completing your work search activities (minimum 3 per week) and documenting them correctly, as this will be required regardless of when your claim is approved.

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QuantumQuest

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Thank you for explaining the process! I've been doing my 3 work search activities every week and documenting everything carefully. It's good to know that I should keep requesting payments - I wasn't sure if I should continue doing that while waiting.

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have u tried calling them yet? sometimes u gotta just get someone on the phone to explain whats happening with ur account

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QuantumQuest

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I've tried calling about 20 times over the past week - either get a busy signal or the automated message saying call volumes are too high and to try again later. It's so frustrating!

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For everyone saying "just call TWC" - HAHAHAHA! Good luck with that! I tried for THREE WEEKS straight to get through. Would set my alarm for 7:58am just to start dialing right at 8:00 when they open and STILL couldn't get through. The whole system is BROKEN!!!

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for real!! i had to borrow money from my sister while waiting for TWC to get their act together

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Amina Sy

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Just wanted to follow up - any updates on your claim status? Did you receive a determination letter yet?

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QuantumQuest

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Yes! I got good news this morning - my claim was approved! The determination letter appeared in my correspondence inbox and I'm eligible for $425 weekly. Such a relief. Thanks to everyone who helped with advice while I was freaking out!

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