PAY UP: Social Security is forcing my mom to give $10k in overpayments and they’ll withhold 100% of her benefits until she pays
A man is facing a severe financial crisis as his mother has been hit with a Social Security overpayment notice. If the debt isn’t repaid, their financial situation will worsen.
$10,000 Overpayment Notice
In a shocking development, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has demanded a $10,000 repayment from the family due to an overpayment made to their mother. This unexpected debt has plunged the family into financial turmoil.
The SSA has decided to withhold 100% of her Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for an entire year to recover the overpaid amount. This drastic measure has left the family struggling to make ends meet without the vital financial support they depend on.
Efforts to Resolve the Issue
Chris Alvino, who shared his family’s plight on X/Twitter, acted quickly upon receiving the overpayment notice. He submitted a waiver to the SSA in hopes of resolving the issue without compromising their financial stability.
Despite their proactive measures, the SSA’s response was harsh: all of her SSI benefits will be withheld until the debt is fully repaid. This has put the family in a very difficult position.
Chris mentioned that his mother had previously received several letters indicating that she would only receive a reduced portion of his father’s SSI due to deductions as his widow. As of now, there is no update from Chris regarding any further developments.
Dealing with Overpayment
When faced with an overpayment notice, the SSA requires repayment within 30 days. However, there are several ways to address the issue if repayment poses a challenge.
Overpayments often occur due to difficulties in accurately calculating benefits, typically resulting from errors or incomplete information. Common issues include failing to report changes in employment status, living arrangements, marital status, or income.
The SSA provides a grace period of at least 30 days, plus an additional five days for mail delivery, from the date of notification before beginning collection efforts. Beneficiaries can submit a waiver or request for reconsideration within this period to pause collection activities until a decision is made.
For those eligible, online repayment options are available through the SSA’s official website, which includes detailed instructions and a designated remittance ID. Alternatively, payments can be made via pay.gov.
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In a related scenario, a daughter faced the challenge of resolving her father’s Social Security debt following his passing. Furthermore, another individual received an alarming notice from the SSA revealing an owed sum of $80,000.
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