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Overpayments from Social Security : What do I do if I receive a Social Security overpayment notice?

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Review the overpayment notice and determine why Social Security alleges you have been overpaid.

If you disagree you were overpaid (dispute the facts) − request “reconsideration” of the overpayment.
If you agree you were overpaid (do not dispute the facts) but it was not your fault you were overpaid − request a “waiver” of the overpayment.
If you agree you were overpaid (do not dispute the facts) and it was your fault you were overpaid − negotiate a reasonable payment plan with Social Security.

YOUR OPTIONS WHEN YOU ARE OVERPAID SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS:

Pay it back.

“Overpaid and it is my fault”

Request a Waiver.

“Overpaid but it is not my fault

Request Reconsideration.

“Not overpaid”

Call Social Security and set up a repayment plan.

Negotiate a plan that allows you to continue to meet your basic needs.

SSI OP – no more than 10% of your monthly benefit.

Prove it’s not your fault AND
Prove you cannot afford to pay it back.

No deadline for submission.

Collections cease when requested.

Prove you were not overpaid—submit evidence in support.

Request within 60 days from the date of the OP notice.

Collections cease when requested.

Some of the other frequently asked questions about overpayments from Social Security are:

To see all the questions and answers, click here.

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