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Diego Flores
Just to add some important details: For PFML, you can apply retroactively for benefits going back several weeks, so you might be able to cover the time you've already been out of work. You'll need medical certification from your doctor confirming your condition and inability to work. For your specific situation with a broken foot, you should qualify for medical leave benefits. The current maximum weekly benefit for 2025 is around $1,475, though most people receive less based on their income. Once you're approved, payments are typically deposited weekly. The process is generally faster than UI adjudication.
Omar Zaki
•That's really helpful info, thank you! I'm going to call my doctor tomorrow to get the medical certification started. Hoping this process goes smoother than the UI claim did.
my sister got denyed for unemployment too but she found out she could get food stamps at least while she was unable to work. maybe look into that too?
Omar Zaki
•That's a good suggestion, thanks. I'll look into food assistance too while I get the PFML application going. Every bit helps right now.
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when I had this happen my aunt told me to just keep quiet cuz sometimes the computer makes mistakes in your favor and they never notice lolol but then i got hit with a HUGE bill later so don't listen to me
This is exactly why it's important to report overpayments immediately. ESD's automated systems will eventually catch discrepancies during quarterly reviews. Being proactive helps avoid penalties and interest that can accumulate on unreported overpayments.
Jacob Lee
One more thing to check - are you sure it's actually an overpayment and not back pay for previous weeks that were pending? Sometimes ESD processes multiple weeks at once if there was a hold on your claim that got resolved. Check your payment history in eServices to see exactly what weeks the payment covers.
Ava Harris
•That's a really good point! I just checked my payment history and you're right - it looks like this payment includes the current week plus an adjustment for a previous week where they initially underpaid me. Mystery solved! Thank you SO MUCH for suggesting this, saved me a lot of unnecessary worry!
Jacob Lee
•Glad to help! That happens quite often with ESD - their payment descriptions aren't always clear. For future reference, any time you receive an unusual amount, always check your payment history first to see the breakdown before assuming it's an error.
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Harper Hill
make sure u look at ur overpayment notice carefully to see if its a fraud overpayment or non-fraud overpayment. the non-fraud ones r easier to handle n sometimes they waive part of it if u can prove financial hardship. but if they labeled it as fraud u have less options
Chloe Green
•Thanks for pointing this out. My notice says it's a non-fraud overpayment, so that's at least some good news. They acknowledged it was just a reporting error and not intentional. I'm going to look into the hardship waiver option.
Lucas Adams
One more thing to consider: if you're still struggling financially, you might qualify for a hardship waiver for part or all of the overpayment. You'll need to complete the "Overpayment Waiver Application" form and provide documentation of your financial situation. This is separate from your appeal, so you can still apply for this even though you lost the appeal. These aren't automatically granted, but it's worth trying if repayment would cause significant hardship.
Harper Hill
•yea i tried this too! they only waived like 20% of mine but hey better than nothing right
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Salim Nasir
One thing no one mentioned - check if you have the correct payment method set up in your account NOW. I won my appeal, waited 3 weeks, then discovered my direct deposit info was outdated with a closed bank account. Had to wait another 2 weeks after fixing that. Also make sure your address is current in case they need to mail you anything.
Josef Tearle
•Just checked and my direct deposit info is current - thank you for this reminder! Would have been awful to delay things further because of something so simple.
Just an update for anyone finding this thread later: Most appeal backpay is processing faster in 2025 than in previous years. The average time is now 17-21 days according to what an ESD supervisor told me last month. They've added more staff to the post-appeal processing team specifically because of the backlog issues in 2023-2024.
Josef Tearle
•That's encouraging! I'll post an update on this thread once I receive my payment so others can see a recent timeline example. Thanks everyone for all the helpful info!
Ava Rodriguez
AWESOME news!! So happy for you! Thanks for updating us - it's helpful to know the timeline. Enjoy that backpay! 💰
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GalacticGuardian
Great to hear! This timeline (12 business days) is right in line with their standard processing time. Glad everything worked out for you!
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