You may be required to repay benefits in case of re-determination.
Unemployment benefits are meant to provide temporary income to people who find themselves out of work through no fault of their own. The program is funded in part by the federal government but administered by each individual state. Even after you have been awarded benefits and begun receiving them, your state agency may receive additional information that induces it to revise its benefit amount decision. The agency will issue a re-determination letter in such a case. If the revised benefit amount is lower than the original amount, you may be required to repay benefits.
Instructions
1. Look at your re-determination letter. The amount to be repaid should be prominently featured in the correspondence.
2. Find out which payment methods are accepted. Some state agencies can accept payments by credit or debit card. Otherwise, money orders and checks may be acceptable. The re-determination notice will specify.
3. Make your payment timely. The re-determination letter will typically specify a payment deadline. If you cannot meet the deadline, you may be able to extend it or, in such states as California and Washington, work out a payment arrangement.
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