If we paid you too much

Overpayments occur when you get benefits that you were later found to not be eligible for. Learn how we calculate them and how to pay them back.

Pandemic-era overpayment waiver update

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Overpayments occur when you get benefits and we later find that you were not eligible. You need to pay back these benefits to us.

Learn how to pay back an overpayment and the penalties for not paying us back. You can also get help if you're not able to afford monthly minimums.

Learn how we calculate the minimum monthly payment, interest and any potential offsets and deductions for your overpayment.

Department

Employment Security Collections Unit

Name

Benefit Payment Control

Phone

If you have a hearing or speech disability, dial 711 to reach the Washington Relay.

Fax

866-610-9235

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 35115 Seattle , WA 98124-5115