How to Payoff Unemployment in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania unemployment overpayment can result from fraud by the recipient or because of an overpayment you did nothing to cause, known as a "non-fault recoupable overpayment." The department handles the two type differently, and at-fault overpayments can result in criminal prosecution. Successful prosecution can lead to fines of up to $1,000 or imprisonment for up to 30 days per illegal check cashed. The state does not charge interest on non-fault overpayments but does charge interest if you knowingly gave false information that resulted in overpayment.

Instructions

1

Read your Notice of Overpayment carefully. The notice will provide the details of your overpayment and specify whether the department ruled your overpayment "at fault" or "non-fault."

2

Pay an at-fault ruling immediately by sending the full payment to the bureau.

Bureau of UC Benefits and Allowances

UI Payment Services

P.O. Box 6703

Harrisburg, PA 17106-9894

3

Repay a non-fault overpayment immediately or through installments held out of your weekly benefits. The department will withhold up to one-third of your future benefits for up to three years following your current benefit year. If you choose to pay the overpayment immediately, send the payment to the address in Step 2.