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Michigan Seeks $2.7B from Workers for Pandemic Overpayments
10/7/2025
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Story summary
- The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency seeks $2.7 billion from 350,000 workers for pandemic-era overpayments.
- Amanda Doubblestien, a single mother, faces a $16,067 bill after previously being told she was not overpaid.
- Collections resumed on September 29 after a court order was lifted.
- Conflicting eligibility information worries many; hardship waivers exist, and coaching sessions run October 7-10.
