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Social Security Error

claudinem93014 — Sat, 06 Apr 2024 23:03:15 GMT

Hello Again,

Three years ago My 86 year old Mother-in-law who lost her husband who was receiving Social Security Retirement. She called to inquire about Survivor’s Benefits as a Widow & was told she was eligible for a certain amount every month. She had been receiving it until she received a letter from Social Security stating that she should not have received it & has to pay them back. I don’t agree that ANYONE should have to repay Social Security due to the errors of those employees who should KNOW about Social Security. They are mistreating the vulnerable & giving them the run around also in having them do telephone interviews as well. They know the majority probably aren’t tech savvy either. It’s happening a lot now & something needs to be done about it.

Re: Social Security Error

GailL1 — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 19:50:25 GMT

@claudinem93014

TheSocial Security Administration is bound by law to collect any overpayment. As to whether or not the overpayment is justified - not enough info to make a determination here.

Your MIL or her legal designate can file an appeal -

SSA.gov - Request for Waiver of Overpayment Recovery

SSA.gov - Waive repayment of overpaid Social Security benefits

The SSA (Social Security Administration) has a new sheriff in town - a new head to the agency - and he has made some changes to the rate of repayment even if the claim of overpayment is justified.

Social Security News Release 03/29/2024 - Social Security Eliminates Overpayment Burden for Social Security Beneficiaries- Automatic Overpayment Recovery Rate Reduced to 10 Percent

Good Luck

Re: Social Security Error

AARPConsumerCare — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 14:05:41 GMT

Thanks for sharing, @claudinem93014. For information about how to file an appeal visit: https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10058.pdf or contact the Social Security Administration (SSA): 1-800-772-1213. - Diana G.

Re: Social Security Error

GailL1 — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 19:35:17 GMT

DianeG @AARPConsumerCare

That’s not the kind of appeal @claudinem93014 needs or is it what she is asking about - the info you gave her was for an appeal when denied SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance ) or SSi (Supplemental Security Income) for a non-medical reason.

@claudinem93014 is talking about an OVERPAYMENT- she said in her post:

“ . . . . .She had been receiving it until she received a letter from Social Security stating that she should not have received it & has to pay them back.”

Completely different - I think I gave her a place to start in my post to her about overpayments.

Re: Social Security Error

Kerfey — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 20:42:17 GMT

I was told that I had an $11,000 overpayment last year. Turns out that I didn’t. It was a miscommunication between the IRS and Social Security. But I was caught in the middle and Social Security wanted their money back IMMEDIATELY! They really didn’t give me any time to respond but I called my local office and they helped set things straight. I heard that the Biden administration has stopped the extreme collection tactics and is giving people waivers, or at least collecting in smaller payments.

Re: Social Security Error

SummerOnTheWay1 — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:47:57 GMT

📎 @Kerfey , I am glad they straightened things out. Gosh, I would have had my 1st heart attack at soon to be 66 IF I was in YOUR situation. Makes you wonder how many ERRORS have been made and NOT dictated!!! People LOSING their savings, homes and sanity. Thanks for sharing! 👵 [@AARPConsumerCare , there is NO need for you to "respond" to MY post. Thanks!]

[*** @Kerfey wrote:
I was told that I had an $11,000 overpayment last year. Turns out that I didn’t. It was a miscommunication between the IRS and Social Security. But I was caught in the middle and Social Security wanted their money back IMMEDIATELY! They really didn’t give me any time to respond but I called my local office and they helped set things straight. I heard that the Biden administration has stopped the extreme collection tactics and is giving people waivers, or at least collecting in smaller payments. ***]