Unintentional unemployment overpayment after 10 months, I thought I was eligible for unemployment benefits

In many states, if you receive any benefits to which you are not entitled, you will be required to return any benefits received. As in your case, if benefits were paid to you in error, you received a notice stating the amount you were overpaid and why you were not entitled to the benefits. You have the right to appeal the determination. In many states, if you cannot afford to repay the amount of money you owe in full, you can arrange to pay monthly.

Check with a lawyer in your locale to discuss more of the details.

Good luck to you.

God bless.

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