Section 2835.10  Time Limits Within Which to Recoup Benefits

a)         Benefits obtained by means of fraud:  When the claimant knowingly makes a false statement or knowingly fails to disclose a material fact in order to receive regular or extended benefits to which he or she is ineligible, such benefits may be recouped at any time from future benefits payable to the claimant. See Table A for the time limits regarding recoupment of benefits obtained by means of fraud under federal programs, including UCFE-UCX and special programs.

b)         Benefits obtained without fraud:  When a claimant has been found ineligible to receive regular or extended benefits for any reason other than reasons stated in subsection (a), the benefits received may be recouped within five years from the date the claimant was found ineligible by a Claims Adjudicator, Hearings Referee or by the Director.  The same time limit of five years shall apply to the recoupment of regular or extended UCFE-UCX benefits paid to ineligible claimants for any reason other than the reason stated in subsection (a).

c)         With respect to other federally funded benefits administered by the Director, the provisions of the appropriate federal law shall be applicable.

(Source:  Amended at 32 Ill. Reg. 18978, effective December 1, 2008)