Won ESD overpayment appeal - will I get paid for disqualified weeks or just debt cancellation?

congrats on winning your appeal!!! that's seriously not easy with esd. i had somethng similar happen last year but didnt win. i'd definitely call and ask about those weeks, dont just leave money on the table that you're entitled to

Typically when you win an overpayment appeal, it means two things: 1. The debt is canceled (which you've confirmed by seeing $0 balance) 2. You should receive benefits for any weeks that were part of the appeal decision However, ESD doesn't always automatically process backpay - their systems don't handle this well. You'll need to call them to ensure they process payments for those disqualified weeks. Make sure you have your appeal decision letter handy when you call, as they'll ask for specific information from it. Be prepared to wait several more weeks for processing even after you call. They have to manually review and release those payments in most cases.

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THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS RIGGED!! They make it IMPOSSIBLE to get your money even when you WIN!! They're hoping you'll just walk away grateful they removed the overpayment. I won my appeal in January and STILL haven't gotten my backpay despite calling 15+ times!!! They keep saying "it's in processing" but it's been MONTHS. Don't let them get away with this!!!

When you win an overpayment appeal with ESD, you're legally entitled to receive benefits for any weeks that were part of the decision, assuming you met all other eligibility requirements. Here's what you should do: 1. Call ESD's claims center at 800-318-6022 and specifically ask about the status of your backpay for the weeks covered by your appeal decision 2. Keep a detailed log of all calls - date, time, agent name, and what was discussed 3. If they say it's "in process," ask for a specific timeframe and when to follow up 4. If you don't see progress within 2 weeks, contact the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) that issued your appeal decision and ask about enforcement It's actually quite common to need to follow up after winning an appeal. The cancellation of the overpayment often happens automatically, but the backpay frequently requires manual processing by a claims specialist.

wait how much were those denied weeks worth? if its a lot maybe thats why theyre not paying u right away. my cousin said anything over like $3k gets extra review or something

I went through almost exactly this situation in March 2025. Won my appeal against a $7,200 overpayment, and like you, my online account just showed $0 balance right away. I called ESD every day for a week until I got through, and the rep told me they needed to process a "reverse disqualification" for those weeks. It took about 3 weeks after that call, but I did eventually receive all the backpay! The money appeared suddenly in my account with no advance notice or status update online. Definitely call them - be polite but persistent, and have your appeal decision number ready. Some reps know exactly what to do while others seem confused by the process, so you might need to call multiple times to get someone experienced.

i dunno why everyones saying to call esd... have u checked ur bank account? sometimes they just deposit the money without updating the website lol

Based on your reply that it's about $4,200 for 7 weeks, that's definitely worth pursuing. While the system should automatically trigger these payments after an appeal win, there's often a disconnect between the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) and ESD's payment systems. Sometimes you need to specifically request what's called a "benefit reinstatement following appeal reversal" - that's the exact phrase that might help when talking to representatives. Also, make sure your current address and payment method are up-to-date in the system. I've seen cases where backpay was issued via paper check to an old address even when people had direct deposit set up.