Massachusetts has been hit with a significant bill from the federal government. The state is required to pay back $2.1 billion, a large portion of the federal COVID-19 pandemic funds that were mishandled during Governor Charlie Baker’s administration. The settlement was reached with the outgoing Biden administration last week.

Included in the repayment is most, but not all, of the $2.5 billion in pandemic funds. The final sum was revealed by the administration of Governor Maura Healey.

For more information on what this large financial undertaking means for the state of Massachusetts, consider directly contacting your local or state representatives. It’s important for residents to stay informed on these issues that directly impact the state’s financial health and public services.

At eddcaller.com, you can find useful information on how to get a hold of edd customer service to ask about unemployment matters, or how to contact PFL if you have inquiries about Paid Family Leave. The website also provides guidance on how to speak to someone at edd if you have disability concerns. This can be especially beneficial during these uncertain times where mistakes in handling federal funds can affect these critical services.