Social Security Overpayments
Details Emerging on the Social Security Overpayment Recovery Process
Since last week’s announcement of a return to stringent Social Security benefit overpayment recovery rules, many have been left wondering about the details. For example, how quickly will I be affected if I get a notice, or what about the…
Social Security Overpayments to Deceased Individuals
Social Security has begun a campaign to collect repayment from family members of deceased persons. These overpayments are rare but do occur because of delays in death notifications, errors in record updates and automatic deposits. Gabriela Leon for MSN explains…
An Update on SSA’s Overpayment Clawback Reform measures
Eight months ago, Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley announced plans for policy changes intended to address the heavy criticisms facing the Social Security Administration in the face of its efforts to recover funds incorrectly paid to some beneficiaries. In a…
Inaccurate Social Security payments – How can this issue be resolved?
By La Grada Finance on June 2, 2024 Although the percentage of accuracy for Social Security payments is extremely high, situations of overpayment or underpayment still occur. Overpayment repay can create a headache for the recipient. Read about possible options…
“Clawback” Update–A Real Life Example of What To Do
The Social Security overpayment problem, and the Agency’s much-criticized actions to “clawback the mistaken payments, are continuing to draw attention in the media and Congress. If you’ve received one of the infamous SSA demand payment letters, you should know that…
Social Security’s $8.6 Billion Accounts Receivable Problem
Yesterday, in a Latest News post on this site, we provided a link to an article describing staffing and budget issues at the Social Security Administration and their impact on client service levels at the agency. Today, we explore an…