The Kansas Department of Labor announces it will begin sending out notices of benefit overpayment as part of a modernization of the Unemployment Insurance system.

 

Overpayment occurs when individuals receive more unemployment benefits than they are eligible to receive.  State officials say this can be caused by a variety of reasons, including changes in eligibility, reporting discrepancies, or claim adjustments. Many of these overpayments are tied to historic claims, including benefits issued during pandemic-era programs or due to limitations in the previous system.  Recipients receiving notices from the state have previously been notified of the overpayment through a manual process.

 

Those who receive a notice of overpayment have several options, including paying the balance in full, establishing a repayment plan, or requesting a waiver. Anyone in need of assistance with overpayments should contact the KDOL.

 

For assistance with overpayments, contact KDOL at (785) 296-3609, visit dol.ks.gov/unemployment/overpayments, or email KDOL.repayagree@ks.gov.

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