ESD overpayment waiver approved but no refund yet - anyone actually received money back?

yeh i got mine back but took 46 days from aproval to the direct deposit. they dont tell u anything btw just $$ shows up one day

I worked at ESD for 8 years (just left last year), and I can tell you the refund process after waiver approval typically takes 30-45 days. The system is separate from the claims processing system, and refunds get processed in batches at specific intervals. A few things to know: 1. Make sure your direct deposit info is current in the system 2. If you've closed the bank account you originally used, call and update this ASAP 3. They will refund the entire amount you paid toward the overpayment 4. The system doesn't automatically notify you - you'll just see the deposit If it's been more than 60 days since approval, that's when I'd recommend calling to follow up. The refund process is handled by a different department than regular claims.

After my waiver was approved in January 2025, I never got ANY money back despite paying over $8,000 in overpayments! I called ESD weekly and kept getting the runaround - "it's processing" or "check back in two weeks" or "we don't handle that department." After 4 months of this, I finally spoke to a supervisor who told me my refund had been DENIED because I supposedly received a letter (which I never got) requiring additional documentation!!! Now I have to appeal AGAIN and probably wait another 6 months. The whole system is designed to make you give up!!!

Has anyone tried using Claimyr to reach ESD faster about refund status? I've been trying to get through for days about my own overpayment situation and just keep hitting busy signals or getting disconnected. Someone in another thread mentioned using claimyr.com to actually get through to a real person. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 showing how it works. Thinking about trying it since I'm getting nowhere with the regular number.

congrats on getting approved!! my brother had his waiver approved and got the money back in like 2 months. but my coworker is still waiting after 3 months so seems random tbh

I received my refund exactly 37 days after waiver approval. The important thing to understand is that the refund process has multiple stages: 1. Initial approval (what you've received) 2. Financial review (they verify exactly how much you paid) 3. Payment authorization (moving through their fiscal department) 4. Disbursement (actual payment released) Each step takes about 7-10 business days, and there's no visibility into which stage your refund is in. The total amount should match what you paid, but keep in mind they don't pay interest on the money they incorrectly took from you. Also, if any of your payments were made through tax intercepts or wage garnishments, those take longer to process than voluntary payments. Stay patient but document everything. If you reach the 60-day mark with no refund, that's when you should escalate.

Im in the same situation exept my waiver was approved in Janurary and its now April and still NO MONEY. Every time I call they say "its processing" but wont give me any timeline!!! So frustrating becuase I had to take out a loan to pay back the 12k "overpayment" that wasnt even my fault to begin with! Now im paying interest on a loan for money I should be getting back!! The ESD system is completely broken.

Quick update on my previous comment - I just remembered that if the overpayment you paid exceeds $10,000, the refund needs additional approval steps and typically takes longer (more like 60-75 days). Since you mentioned paying back $21,500, your refund will likely fall into this category and require additional review.

Anyone else notice that ESD seems to approve waivers AFTER people have already paid everything back? I've talked to 4 different people who all had the same experience - paid thousands, then suddenly got approved for a waiver they requested months/years earlier. Seems suspiciously convenient for ESD's budget...