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Here’s what happens when your state overpays your UI benefits and seven steps you can take if you find yourself facing this problem. <h2>What happens when your state overpays your UI benefits </h2> If you’ve somehow ended up receiving more than you should have, you’re likely going to get a notice about your state trying to recoup those additional payments.
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States from North Carolina and Ohio to Florida and Texas are among the states reporting that they’re requesting unemployed workers return the amount that was overpaid. <h2>What to do if this happens to you</h2> <h3>1 Check which unemployment benefits program you re on and what your state specifically requires</h3> UI isn’t a one-size-fits-all program.
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States from North Carolina and Ohio to Florida and Texas are among the states reporting that they’re requesting unemployed workers return the amount that was overpaid.

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Each state has a , and originated three more UI programs than offices are normally handling. First, there’s your state’s regular UI program. Then, for individuals who’ve exhausted those benefits and turned to the extra CARES Act-backed 13 weeks of aid, there’s the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC), as well as the $600 Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) payment.
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Each state has a , and originated three more UI programs than offices are normally handling. First, there’s your state’s regular UI program. Then, for individuals who’ve exhausted those benefits and turned to the extra CARES Act-backed 13 weeks of aid, there’s the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC), as well as the $600 Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) payment.
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The latter two programs are federal, with the CARES Act granting states the ability to waive overpayments in those programs, according to Michele Evermore, unemployment insurance expert and senior policy analyst at the National Employment Law Project. Your individual state program, however, is different, and it’s worth checking to see what your state specifically allows.
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31, what’s equal to about 108,000 people, according to a recent . “They were building the plane while they were flying it,” Evermore says. “There are going to be more mistakes than usual because you know states were in a rush to get this up and running.” <h3>2 File an appeal or overpayment waiver with your state</h3> In almost all of those cases, especially if you are not to blame for the overpayment, you should still look into filing an appeal or an overpayment waiver or take any other kind of formal forgiveness-seeking procedure with your state.
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31, what’s equal to about 108,000 people, according to a recent . “They were building the plane while they were flying it,” Evermore says. “There are going to be more mistakes than usual because you know states were in a rush to get this up and running.”

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Though stimulus talks look like they’re now scrapped until the election, lawmakers could still address it if they move forward with another stimulus bill. <h3>5 Look back at your income statements and calculate the benefit for yourself</h3> Each state is paying out a different sum to those relying on jobless benefits, but that’s going to differ more than usual as the that President Donald Trump enacted on Aug. 8 filters through, expiring in some states sooner than others.
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Though stimulus talks look like they’re now scrapped until the election, lawmakers could still address it if they move forward with another stimulus bill.

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Each state is paying out a different sum to those relying on jobless benefits, but that’s going to differ more than usual as the that President Donald Trump enacted on Aug. 8 filters through, expiring in some states sooner than others.
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But generally, the amount you receive is going to be based off of a percentage of your income. Before the $300 and $600 CARES Act-backed boost, payments averaged to about $383 nationally, according to the Department of Labor. Stay up to date with any documents that your state gives you about your benefit amount and compare them with what you receive each week in checks.
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But generally, the amount you receive is going to be based off of a percentage of your income. Before the $300 and $600 CARES Act-backed boost, payments averaged to about $383 nationally, according to the Department of Labor. Stay up to date with any documents that your state gives you about your benefit amount and compare them with what you receive each week in checks.
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Meanwhile, it might be worth , so you can cross-check your weekly UI total for any possible mistakes. <h3>6 Keep your expenses under control</h3> With during the coronavirus pandemic, there’s no doubt extra funds in a check could be a lifeline.
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Meanwhile, it might be worth , so you can cross-check your weekly UI total for any possible mistakes.

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With during the coronavirus pandemic, there’s no doubt extra funds in a check could be a lifeline.
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But if you are worried or suspect there could be a mistake in how much you’re receiving, it might be worth socking the money away for now as you reach out to your state unemployment office. Even so, limiting your expenses during the pandemic is a wise move in general, with experts unsure how long the uncertainty will last.
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But if you are worried or suspect there could be a mistake in how much you’re receiving, it might be worth socking the money away for now as you reach out to your state unemployment office. Even so, limiting your expenses during the pandemic is a wise move in general, with experts unsure how long the uncertainty will last.
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Cut back on as much as you can and use that extra money to boost your emergency fund, which you can use to help get you through the crisis. <h3>7 Don t let it deter you from applying</h3> Fears of getting more than you should in UI shouldn’t deter you from seeking out a program that, while riddled with challenges and administrative issues, can be the difference between making rent and affording meals or not.
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Cut back on as much as you can and use that extra money to boost your emergency fund, which you can use to help get you through the crisis.

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Fears of getting more than you should in UI shouldn’t deter you from seeking out a program that, while riddled with challenges and administrative issues, can be the difference between making rent and affording meals or not.
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