A new bill in Michigan would have the state waive overpayments mistakenly sent to the state during the COVID-19 pandemic .

Roughly 350,000 people would be able to keep their overpayments from the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency if the law passes.

Why It Matters

Many Americans lost their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic as industries were hit hard by economic uncertainty and government-mandated shutdowns.

While some of these workers received extra money they weren’t entitled to as part of their unemployment benefits, paying the state back can prove burdensome, especially if the overpayments stack up over time.

What To Know

Senate Bill 700 would prevent Michigan from recovering the unemployment benefits the state mistakenly paid to beneficiaries during the pandemic. D

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