TWC payment schedule confusion - will my next check cover 2 weeks?

Welcome to Texas! Yes, TWC pays benefits every two weeks, so your payment on the 29th should cover two weeks if you've been filing your payment requests properly. When you request payment, you're actually requesting for the previous two weeks (the "claim period"). Make sure you're completing your work search requirements (minimum 3 activities per week) and reporting them correctly during your payment request, or your benefits could be delayed.

The TWC system is SO confusing at first!! I moved from Illinois last year and was totally lost when I first filed. The key thing to remember is that you HAVE to request payment on your assigned date or within 7 days after it. If you miss that window, you probably won't get paid for those weeks!!! And YES, your payment will cover the 2 previous weeks, not the upcoming ones.

To add some clarification, TWC has a bi-weekly payment request schedule, but your first payment might have been for just one week depending on when your claim became effective. The system works like this: - Your claim has an effective date (usually the Sunday of the week you filed) - Your first payment request might only cover a partial period - After that, all payment requests cover the previous two weeks - Payment requests must be made every two weeks on your assigned day You can request payment through the TWC website or by calling Tele-Serv at 800-558-8321. Just make sure you have your work search activities documented - Texas requires at least 3 per week.

nobody explained this 2 me when i filed either... my benefit amount is $537 a week but i get $1074 every 2 weeks when i request payment. just make sure u do ur work search stuff or they'll stop paying u. i learnt that the hard way lol

BE CAREFUL with your payment request dates!!! They don't send reminders and if you miss it, you're in trouble. I put calendar reminders on my phone for every two weeks so I never forget. And btw the website is always glitchy on Mondays and Tuesdays when everyone is trying to request payment at once.

One more thing to be aware of - when you do your payment request on the 29th, the system will ask you questions about each week separately (work search activities, any earnings, whether you were able and available to work, etc.). Make sure you answer accurately for each specific week, as providing incorrect information could result in an overpayment determination later. After you submit your request, you should receive your payment within 2-3 business days if you're using direct deposit. It might take longer if you're getting a debit card or paper check.

I noticed you mentioned getting laid off in December but filing on January 1st. Just to make sure you're maximizing your benefits - if you were eligible for unemployment in December, you may want to check if your claim was backdated properly to include those weeks. If not, you might have lost some potential benefits. You can see your claim effective date on your TWC account or determination letter. If there's an issue with the date, you might need to contact TWC directly to have it corrected.