Pandemic unemployment was a lifeline, but for many, it also became a financial catastrophe. He collected pandemic unemployment assistance like so many other Arizonans in 2020. For more information on DES' unemployment insurance overpayment waivers, head to https://des.az.gov. DES evaluates overpayments at the time of establishment to determine whether a waiver can be granted. If DES does not grant a waiver on the claimant’s behalf, they can still submit a request for a waiver.