If you receive an overpayment of disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA), you will be asked to pay back money that you previously received. Getting a notice in the mail that you must repay money can be confusing, and you might not know what to do next.
Our Kansas City lawyers who assist with Social Security Disability overpayment can review your claim. Our role is to guide you through the process and help you understand your options. Contact the experienced Social Security Disability attorneys at Burnett Driskill to learn more about our legal background and knowledge.
An overpayment is when you receive more money in your Social Security Disability payment than what is actually owed to you. This may occur for one or multiple months. If the SSA determines that you have received an overpayment, they will notify you by mail.
The SSA will attempt to recover any money that was overpaid. Our disability lawyers can help you understand why you may have received an overpayment, which could be due to changes in your income, employment status, or medical condition.
The SSA will send you an overpayment notice that includes the total overpaid and why they believe you were overpaid. It will also outline options for repaying the amount.
The notice will provide guidance on how to appeal the SSA’s decision or request a waiver. At Burnett Driskill, our Kansas City lawyers have worked with many clients regarding overpayment of Social Security Disability benefits and can review your claim.
If you believe you were not overpaid or think the amount is incorrect, you can request a review and appeal it. You must file an appeal within 60 days of receiving the notice.
The SSA will presume you received the notice within five days of the date on the notice unless you can establish otherwise. The timeline for an appeal goes quickly, so it is essential to act as soon as possible.
If you have received an overpayment notice, you can request that some or all of it be waived. If you believe the Social Security Disability overpayment was not your fault, you can request that the SSA waive repayment.
You may also request a waiver if you cannot pay the money back or believe it is unfair for some other reason.
The SSA may request you pay back an overpayment within 30 days. If it is not possible for you to repay the entire amount within this timeframe, there are options for repayment plans. You can request a repayment plan for the overpayment if you cannot pay it all at once.
Getting a notice in the mail that you have been overpaid for your Social Security Disability payment can be stressful. You will likely have a lot of questions about what happened and what your options are moving forward.
A Kansas City Social Security Disability overpayment lawyer can help navigate the overpayment process. Contact our law office today to schedule a complimentary meeting with our team of experienced attorneys and find out more.
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