TWC claim question: Refusing job offer due to health limitations - how to report?

Yes, you MUST report the job offer on your payment request even if you declined it. TWC asks specifically if you refused any work. But don't panic! Having documented medical restrictions is one of the valid reasons to refuse work. Make sure to have your doctor's note ready because TWC might request it. When you do your payment request, select 'Yes' that you refused work, then you'll get a questionnaire asking for details. Explain your medical limitations clearly and that you're still looking for suitable work within your restrictions.

BE CAREFUL!!! The system can automatically flag your claim for review when you mark that you refused work! I had a similar situation last year with my chronic condition and ended up with my payments on hold for 6 weeks while they sorted everything out!!! Make sure you upload all your medical documentation to your TWC account before submitting the payment request if possible.

Having gone through this exact situation, I can tell you that you absolutely need to report the job refusal, but you should be protected under suitable work guidelines. TWC policy states that work isn't considered suitable if it would risk your health or safety based on your physical condition. When you file your payment request: 1. Answer YES to refusing work 2. Complete the work refusal questionnaire thoroughly 3. Be specific about your medical limitations 4. Continue doing your required 3 work search activities each week They will likely put your claim under review, but if you have proper medical documentation, you should be approved to continue receiving benefits. Just make sure you're actively applying to jobs you CAN physically handle.

hate to be that person but TWC is probably gonna hassle you no matter what... the whole system is designed to cut people off benefits whenever possible. i had to refuse a job because of my chronic pain and TWC made me jump through 50 hoops to keep my benefits. be prepared to fight for it.

You should also call TWC directly to explain your situation before doing your payment request. That way they can note your account ahead of time. I had to do this last year when I had a similar situation with my knee injury and it helped so much to have a person document everything in advance. The trick is actually getting through to TWC...

TWC has a specific designation for this situation called "medical job refusal" that should protect your benefits. Here's what you need to do: 1. Report the job refusal accurately on your payment request 2. Get a doctor's letter that clearly states: - Your specific physical limitations - What workplace activities you cannot perform - The duration of these restrictions 3. Upload this documentation to your TWC account 4. Continue performing and documenting your work search activities for jobs you CAN perform While your claim may go under review, having proper medical documentation should prevent disqualification. Just be prepared for a possible delay in payments while they review your case.

my cosin had same problem with her asthma and job at chemical plant. she told twc and kept gettin paid but had to reaply for diff kind of jobs. u shud be ok

Off topic but whatever happend to that TWC online chat feature they were supposed to roll out? Would be so much easier than these phone calls that never go through. Every time I check the website it still says "coming soon" but it's been that way for ages. Anyone actually seen it working?

Just checking in - were you able to submit your payment request and explain the job refusal situation? Hope it went smoothly.