MI HB5169

Interest on unpaid restitution of benefit overpayments begins accruing 1 year after the unemployment agency's determination becomes final, except for cases involving intentional false statements or misrepresentation where interest accrues immediately upon finalization.

Interest assessed for improperly paid benefits due to administrative or clerical errors made by the unemployment agency must be waived, and any payments already made by claimants for such interest must be refunded.

Unemployment agency may obtain restitution from claimants through bank account levy, wage assignment, or administrative garnishment, with garnishment limited to 25% of wages and requiring 30-day notice before implementation.

Lottery prizes of $1,000 or more are subject to garnishment by the state lottery bureau to satisfy outstanding unemployment benefit restitution, penalties, or interest owed to the unemployment agency.

Amendments apply to determinations, redeterminations, and orders made on or after July 1, 2018, and are contingent upon enactment of companion bills HB 5165, 5166, 5167, 5168, 5170, 5171, and 5172.