Social Security Overpayments - What You Need to Know

Social Security Overpayments: How They Happen, And What You Can Do About It

What is an overpayment?:
Overpayment of Social Security benefits happens any time you receive more money than you are allowed to receive in a given month.

How can this happen?:
This can happen because of failure to report work activity, receipt of workers’ compensation benefits, receipt of certain government pensions, a dependent living in a different household is eligible for benefits, marriage or divorce, or medical improvement in your condition.

Public Benefits Unit Head Jenny Kauffman provides an overview of what can be done if the Social Security Administration says they have overpaid your benefits. Learn about the process of appeals, waivers, change of repayment rate, as well as extra help with medicare premiums.

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