MI HB5551

Reduces the statute of limitations for unemployment agency action to recover improperly paid benefits from 3 years to 1 year after the final determination establishing restitution, except for identity fraud or intentional misstatement cases.

Extends the statute of limitations to 3 years for cases involving intentional false statements, misrepresentation, or concealment of material information in violation of specified sections.

Allows unlimited time for recovery in cases of suspected identity fraud.

Requires the unemployment agency to provide claimants written notice of their rights to request an in-person or telephone hearing, have counsel present, and appeal any redetermination before taking action to recover improperly paid benefits or enforce penalties.

Requires the unemployment agency to mail notice to the claimant's last known address, send notice through the agency's computer system, and either speak with the claimant in person/by telephone or send notice via email about their rights.