Overpayments occur when you get benefits and we later find that you were not eligible. You need to pay back these benefits to us.You can ask ESD to forgive the overpayment if you cannot afford it. Call ESD and ask for an application to waive the overpayment. We hope it helps you resolve your overpayment as quickly as possible. Ask the OFR to compromise (lower or cancel) some or all of the overpayment amount. What is an Overpayment Waiver?