What does 'ineligible-not denied' status mean after DEO overpayment appeal hearing?

Ineligible-not' denied usually means they determined you'weren t eligible for the benefits originally but they'aren t requiring repayment due to some technicality. Check your determination letter carefully when it arrives - sometimes they waive overpayments if the mistake'wasn t due to fraud or misrepresentation on your part. You might actually be off thehook!

i had something SIMILAR hapen to me!!! except mine was for $2300 and they said I didn't report all my work hours but I DID!!! took like 3 months to get resolved and they kept sending me scary letters about collections. The so called 'determinations' are so confusing its like they write them to trick you on purpose!!!

Let me clarify what's happening here. "Ineligible-not denied" is DEO's confusing way of saying they're maintaining you weren't eligible for those benefits, but they aren't necessarily requiring repayment. You should receive a written determination that will explain: 1) Why they found you ineligible (likely because they still believe you exceeded the income threshold for some weeks) 2) Whether the overpayment is classified as "non-fault" (you don't have to repay) or "at-fault" (you do have to repay) 3) Your further appeal rights if you disagree If you haven't received this letter within 10 business days after the hearing, you need to contact DEO directly. This is absolutely crucial for understanding your exact situation.

Hey there, I went through almost the exact same situation last year. The "ineligible-not denied" status had me totally confused too! In my case, they determined I wasn't technically eligible for some weeks, but they classified it as a "non-fault" overpayment, which meant I didn't have to pay anything back. Trying to reach DEO to get this clarified was a nightmare though - busy signals and disconnects for days. I finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to an actual person at DEO in about 20 minutes instead of spending days trying. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/UzW_hbUy-ss?si=zORd51jeq1GX5Ldj Once I got through, the agent confirmed I wouldn't have to repay anything. Such a relief! Definitely worth calling to get a clear answer rather than waiting and stressing.

They said it was classified as non-fault because they determined the error occurred due to a misunderstanding of eligibility rules, not because I deliberately misreported anything. Basically, they agreed I reported everything correctly but there was confusion about how my part-time hours affected my eligibility. Once I got through and explained my situation, they were actually pretty helpful!

That's correct. Under Florida law, overpayments fall into two categories: 1) At-fault: When claimant provided false information or withheld information (must be repaid) 2) Non-fault: When the overpayment occurred due to agency error, genuine misunderstanding, or despite claimant providing correct information (may be waived) The "ineligible-not denied" status often precedes a non-fault determination, but not always. It's critical to get the official determination letter which will explicitly state whether repayment is required. If the written notice doesn't arrive soon, contacting DEO directly is essential.

I've been having a similar issue. Got hit with a $5700 overpayment notice in February even though I reported all my hours correctly. Had my hearing last week but haven't seen a status update yet. This whole process is so confusing and stressful. Has anyone here ever had success getting an overpayment completely removed from their account after appealing? I'm worried about what happens if I lose.

UPDATE: I finally got through to DEO using that Claimyr service someone mentioned above! The agent explained that in my case, "ineligible-not denied" means they're maintaining I wasn't eligible for benefits during certain weeks, BUT they're classifying it as a non-fault overpayment! That means I DON'T have to pay it back! 😭 She said the official letter should arrive within the next week with all the details. Such a huge relief! I was so worried about having to come up with nearly $5k.

They said it was because I had reported all my work and earnings correctly at the time, and the issue was actually that DEO had misinterpreted my employment status. Since I had been honest and provided all required information, they classified it as their error rather than mine. Make sure you have all your paystubs and timesheets showing exactly what hours you worked and when you reported them. That was apparently key in my case!

This is such valuable information for anyone going through overpayment appeals! I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - got hit with a $3,200 overpayment notice even though I reported all my part-time work hours correctly. My hearing is scheduled for next week and I've been so anxious about it. Reading about your experience with the "ineligible-not denied" status and how it can still result in a non-fault determination gives me hope. I've saved every paystub, timesheet, and email from my employer showing exactly what I reported and when. Did the DEO agent mention anything about how long the official determination letter takes to arrive once they make the decision?

This whole thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm currently dealing with a $2,900 overpayment situation and my CONNECT status just changed to "ineligible-not denied" yesterday after my hearing two weeks ago. I've been panicking thinking I'd have to pay it all back, but reading everyone's experiences - especially @Chloe Delgado's successful outcome - gives me so much hope! I also reported all my part-time restaurant hours correctly and have all my documentation. Has anyone else noticed that DEO seems to struggle with understanding part-time work situations? It's like their system defaults to assuming you're either unemployed or working full-time with nothing in between. Going to try that Claimyr service to get through to someone and hopefully get clarity on my situation. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!

I'm going through something very similar right now! Got a $3,800 overpayment notice last month even though I was super careful about reporting my part-time hours at Target. I've been reading through all these comments and it's giving me so much hope - especially seeing @Chloe Delgado's successful outcome! I had no idea that "ineligible-not denied" could actually be good news. My hearing is scheduled for next Friday and I've been losing sleep over it. I have all my timesheets and paystubs organized, plus screenshots of every weekly certification where I reported my earnings. Reading everyone's experiences here makes me feel like I'm not alone in this mess. DEO's system really does seem broken when it comes to part-time workers - it's like they can't comprehend that someone might work 20 hours one week and 15 the next. Thank you all for sharing your stories, this thread is a lifesaver for people like us dealing with these stressful situations!

This thread has been incredibly helpful for understanding the confusing DEO overpayment process! I'm currently waiting for my appeal hearing decision after getting hit with a $4,200 overpayment notice. Like so many others here, I was working part-time (about 18-25 hours per week at a retail job) and reported everything accurately on my weekly certifications. It's reassuring to see @Chloe Delgado's successful outcome and learn that "ineligible-not denied" status can actually lead to a non-fault determination. The fact that DEO seems to struggle with part-time employment situations is so frustrating - it's like their system wasn't designed for the reality of modern work arrangements. I've saved all my documentation just like everyone else mentioned, including paystubs, timesheets, and screenshots of my weekly benefit certifications showing exactly what I reported. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - it really helps to know we're not alone in dealing with this stressful process!

This entire thread has been such an eye-opener! I'm dealing with a $2,650 overpayment notice right now and my CONNECT status just changed to "ineligible-not denied" this morning. I was absolutely panicking until I found this discussion. Like everyone else here, I was working part-time (averaging 16-22 hours per week at a grocery store) and meticulously reported every hour and dollar earned on my weekly certifications. Reading @Chloe Delgado's update about getting a non-fault determination despite the "ineligible-not denied" status has given me so much hope! It really seems like DEO's system is just not equipped to handle the nuances of part-time work. I've got all my documentation ready - timesheets, paystubs, and screenshots of every weekly certification I submitted. I'm definitely going to try that Claimyr service that @Sophie Hernandez mentioned to get through to an actual person at DEO. The waiting and uncertainty is killing me, but seeing so many people in similar situations get positive outcomes makes me feel like there's light at the end of this tunnel. Thank you all for sharing your experiences - this community support means everything when dealing with such a stressful situation!

I've been following this thread closely as someone who just went through a similar DEO overpayment appeal. What strikes me most is how common this "ineligible-not denied" status confusion is - it really shows that DEO needs better communication about what their determinations actually mean! For anyone still waiting on their results, I want to echo what others have said about documentation being key. In my case, I had a $3,400 overpayment that got classified as non-fault because I could prove I reported everything accurately. The deputy at my hearing specifically mentioned that having screenshots of my weekly certifications alongside my paystubs made it clear I hadn't tried to hide anything. One thing I learned that might help others: when you get that "ineligible-not denied" status, it often means they're still processing the fault determination. The eligibility decision (whether you should have gotten benefits) is separate from the fault decision (whether you have to pay it back). You can be found ineligible but still get a non-fault ruling if you reported everything correctly. @Chloe Delgado congratulations on your outcome! Your detailed updates throughout this process have probably helped so many people understand what to expect. This thread is going to be invaluable for future community members dealing with similar situations.

As someone who just recently resolved a similar overpayment appeal, I want to add that the "ineligible-not denied" status can be really misleading - I initially thought it was some kind of system error! What helped me was understanding that DEO makes two separate determinations: first whether you were actually eligible for benefits (the "ineligible" part), and second whether any overpayment is your fault or theirs (which determines if you have to repay). In my case, they found I was technically ineligible for certain weeks due to my part-time earnings, but classified it as non-fault because I had reported everything accurately. The key was having documentation showing I hadn't tried to hide my work - timesheets, paystubs, and especially screenshots of my weekly certifications proved I was honest throughout the process. For anyone still waiting on their determination letter, don't panic if you see that confusing status! Focus on gathering all your documentation and be ready to show you reported your part-time work correctly. DEO's system really struggles with part-time employment situations, but they do recognize when the error is on their end rather than yours. The Claimyr service mentioned earlier is definitely worth trying if you need to speak with someone - it saved me days of trying to get through on the phone.

This thread has been absolutely invaluable! I'm currently dealing with a $3,100 overpayment appeal and just saw my status change to "ineligible-not denied" yesterday. Like everyone else here, I was working part-time (20-28 hours weekly at a restaurant) and carefully reported all my earnings on every weekly certification. Reading @Chloe Delgado's success story and everyone's explanations about the two separate determinations has really helped calm my nerves. It's clear that DEO's system just isn't designed to handle the reality of part-time work situations properly. I've got all my timesheets, paystubs, and screenshots of my weekly certifications organized and ready. Planning to use that Claimyr service to get through to someone at DEO for clarification rather than waiting in suspense. Thank you all for sharing your experiences - knowing I'm not alone in this confusing process makes such a difference during what's been an incredibly stressful time!

This entire discussion has been such a lifesaver! I'm currently dealing with a $2,800 overpayment situation and my status just changed to "ineligible-not denied" this week. Reading through everyone's experiences - especially @Chloe Delgado's successful outcome and the detailed explanations from @Serene Snow and @Mateo Gonzalez about the two separate determinations - has really helped me understand what's happening. Like so many others here, I was working part-time (18-24 hours weekly at a retail store) and meticulously reported every hour worked on my weekly certifications. I've got all my documentation saved: timesheets, paystubs, and screenshots of every certification I submitted. It's both frustrating and reassuring to see how common this part-time work confusion is with DEO's system - clearly they need to update their processes to handle modern employment situations better! Planning to try the Claimyr service mentioned here to get actual clarification rather than stress out waiting for the mail. Thank you all for creating such a supportive community around this confusing process!

This thread has been incredibly enlightening! I'm currently facing a $3,500 overpayment notice and just got the "ineligible-not denied" status after my hearing last week. Like everyone else here, I was working part-time at a coffee shop (averaging 22-26 hours weekly) and reported everything accurately on my weekly certifications. Reading @Chloe Delgado's successful outcome and all the detailed explanations about how this status can actually lead to a non-fault determination has given me so much hope! It's clear that DEO's system really struggles with part-time employment scenarios - seems like they assume you're either completely unemployed or working full-time with no middle ground. I've kept meticulous records including all my timesheets, paystubs, and screenshots of every weekly certification where I reported my earnings. Going to try that Claimyr service to get through to an actual person rather than waiting anxiously for the determination letter. Thank you all for sharing your experiences and creating such a supportive community - it's reassuring to know so many of us are dealing with the same confusing process and that positive outcomes are definitely possible!

This thread has been absolutely incredible to read through! I'm currently dealing with a $4,100 overpayment notice and my status just changed to "ineligible-not denied" yesterday. Like so many others here, I was working part-time at a bookstore (15-20 hours weekly) and carefully reported all my hours and earnings on every single weekly certification. Reading @Chloe Delgado's amazing outcome and all the detailed explanations from @Serene Snow, @Mateo Gonzalez and others about how the eligibility and fault determinations are separate has been such a relief! I had no idea what that confusing status meant and honestly thought my appeal had failed. It's so clear that DEO's system just isn't equipped to handle part-time work situations properly - like they expect everyone to be either fully unemployed or working 40+ hours with nothing in between. I've been obsessively organizing all my documentation: every timesheet, paystub, and screenshot of my weekly certifications showing exactly what I reported. After reading about everyone's success with the Claimyr service, I'm definitely going to try that to get through to an actual person at DEO instead of driving myself crazy waiting for the determination letter. Thank you all for sharing your experiences so openly - this community support has been invaluable during such a stressful time. It's amazing how many of us are going through nearly identical situations with part-time work overpayments. I'll definitely update once I hear back from DEO!