TWC suddenly stopped sending checks after only 2 payments - no explanation in inbox

Ugh, the exact same thing happened to me last month! The system is sooo glitchy. Try looking under the "Determination Letters" section instead of the inbox. Sometimes they send important notices there but don't alert you. Also check if you missed a work search log submission - that tripped me up and my payments stopped without warning.

hve u checked ur benefit year ending date? maybe u hit the maximum weeks

That "new week can't get benefit" message usually indicates one of three issues: 1. You've exhausted your regular UI benefits (but since you only received two payments, this isn't likely) 2. There's an eligibility issue that TWC is investigating (check for pending issues under the "Claim and Payment Status" section) 3. You may have reported earnings that were too high during your last payment request, which temporarily disqualified you I recommend checking the "Issues and Determinations" tab to see if there's anything pending. Sometimes these notifications don't appear in your inbox.

Yes, that's exactly what's happening. When you report earnings, TWC sometimes puts a temporary hold on payments until they verify the amount you reported. This is especially common if it's the first time you've reported earnings during your claim period. They're supposed to send you a notification, but their system often fails to do that. You should keep filing your payment requests on schedule even while this is pending. Once they verify your earnings (which can take 1-3 weeks), they'll release any payments you're eligible for.

I went through this exact situation back in August. The "earnings verification" can take forever if you just wait for them to process it. I spent DAYS trying to get through to TWC on the phone with no luck - constant busy signals and disconnections. I finally used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to a TWC representative in about 20 minutes. The agent was able to verify my earnings right away and release my payment hold. Check out their demo video to see how it works: https://youtu.be/V-IMvH88P1U?si=kNxmh025COIlIzKh Worked way better than spending hours redialing TWC's number myself.

When you reported earnings on your last payment request, did you report gross earnings (before taxes) or net earnings (after taxes)? This is a common mistake that causes payment delays. TWC requires you to report GROSS earnings for the week in which you EARNED them, not when you got paid. Also, make sure you're answering the work search question correctly. You need to have completed at least 3 work search activities each week and be able to document them if asked. This is required even if you're working part-time and still eligible for partial benefits.

You're doing everything right, then. This is just a standard verification process. A few things that might help speed things up: 1. Continue requesting payments on your regular schedule 2. Make sure your contact information is up-to-date in case they need to reach you 3. Check your determinations and correspondence daily 4. If it's not resolved within 10 business days, you should definitely try to speak with a representative Lastly, while you're waiting, make sure you're still fulfilling your work search requirements. Even during payment delays, you need to maintain eligibility by completing your 3 activities each week.

My brother had this same issue and it turned out he answered one of the questions wrong on his payment request form. The TWC website is so confusing with all those yes/no questions. Especially the one about being "able and available" to work - if you accidentally clicked no instead of yes, that would stop your benefits immediately. Maybe double-check your last payment request answers? Sometimes you can see your previous request responses in the system.

Anyone else notice that it takes SOOOO much longer for TWC to process things in 2025 compared to previous years? My friend filed last year and got approved in 2 weeks. I filed this year and it took 6 weeks! Their staffing must be cut to the bone.

Based on everything you've shared, this sounds like a standard earnings verification hold. The good news is that if you're still eligible for partial benefits after they account for your part-time earnings, you'll receive back payments for any weeks that were delayed. In the meantime, continue to request payments on your regular schedule (every two weeks) and keep documenting your work search activities. If you don't see resolution within two weeks, getting through to a representative should be your priority. The earnings verification process typically shouldn't take more than 10-14 days.