Won TWC appeal after 13 weeks but benefits ending soon - help with extension options?

Congrats on winning your appeal! That's huge. As for extensions, regular state UI extensions don't exist anymore like they did during COVID. Once your regular benefits are exhausted, that's typically it unless there's a federal program active, which there isn't right now. But don't panic yet. Since your appeal process took 13 weeks, you might still have all your original weeks available. TWC benefits are for a specific dollar amount AND a specific time period. Check your determination letter - it should tell you exactly when your benefit year ends.

did u try calling them about it? they mite be able 2 tell u if u qualify for anything else. my couson had something similar happen last yr

I just went through benefit exhaustion last month. Once your regular UI benefits are used up, there are currently no extension programs available in Texas. However, there are two things you should know: 1. When you win an appeal, sometimes your benefits get recalculated. Double-check your Determination of Benefits letter to see if your total benefit amount changed after the appeal decision. 2. If you're struggling with work search, make an appointment with your local Workforce Solutions office. They have free job placement services and sometimes know about jobs that aren't publicly listed. They helped me get interviews in a similar situation. One more tip: if you need to speak with TWC directly about your options, try Claimyr.com - it's a service that gets you through to a TWC agent without the hours of busy signals. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/V-IMvH88P1U?si=kNxmh025COIlIzKh that shows how it works. I used it to finally reach someone when my benefits were running out, and they explained my options in detail. Definitely worth it for peace of mind.

Congrats on winning! That's great news!

THE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO FAIL US!! They make you wait MONTHS for an appeal decision and then when you finally win, your benefits are almost gone! This is exactly what happened to me in January. I won my appeal after 11 weeks of fighting, then had only 6 weeks of benefits left. When I called TWC they just said "sorry nothing we can do" and that was it. No help, no extensions, NOTHING! And that stupid work search requirement of 3 activities weekly is a JOKE because employers don't even respond to applications anymore!!

I had the exact same problem last fall! What I did was focus HARD on those last 4 weeks of benefits to find something - anything - even if it wasn't ideal. I took a temp position that was below my previous salary just to have income, then kept looking for something better while working. One thing that really helped me was updating my resume to include more keywords from job postings in my field. For medical billing specifically, make sure you're listing all the software systems you know and any certifications. I'm a medical coder and found that highlighting my specific knowledge of ICD-10 codes and EPIC experience got me more calls. Also, have you tried looking at remote positions? There are several medical billing companies that hire remote workers now, especially if you have experience. Might be worth expanding your search geographically since you can work from home.

claimyr worked for me 2 times when i needed to fix my id.me verification stuff. got through in like 15 mins when i had been trying for days b4

i think their is something called trade adjustment assistance (TAA) if ur industry lost jobs oversees. my frend got it when her customer servce job went to india. not sure if medical billing qualifys but worth asking

Update: I used Claimyr this morning and finally got through to TWC after trying for days on my own! The agent confirmed that there aren't any extensions available right now, but she did have some helpful suggestions: 1. She's sending me info about their Short-Term Training program that could help me add some certifications while I'm job hunting 2. She noted that since I won my appeal, I should make sure all my backpay is processed correctly before my benefits exhaust 3. She suggested connecting with the Workforce Solutions office specifically for their medical industry connections Not the miracle solution I was hoping for, but at least I have some direction now. Going to focus on ramping up my applications and looking at adjacent fields where my skills might transfer. Thanks everyone for the advice!