The Michigan UIA has resumed collecting overpayments on claims filed between March 1, 2020, and July 24, 2025. Under the court-approved initiative, employers may receive a benefit charge credit or credits,
When 501 Alliance members receive a credit with the state, 501 Alliance applies that credit to the members account balance with 501 Alliance. A higher account balance helps lower individual member rates each year. 501 Alliance member rates are calculated differently than the UIA, which is why 501 Alliance rates are typically much lower. There is no need for members to contact the UIA regarding credits influencing a state tax rate since members do not have one.
