‘You should be ashamed,’ fumes Social Security user who said she was overpaid $28,000 & didn’t know until she got letter | 12VT4CU | 2024-05-10 17:08:01
'You should be ashamed,' fumes Social Security user who said she was overpaid $28,000 & didn't know until she got letter | 12VT4CU | 2024-05-10 17:08:01
ONE Social Security user is fuming at the agency after finding out she was overpaid.
She didn't know about any overpayments until she got a letter.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) serves millions of Americans, providing essential financial support to retirees, disabled individuals, and their families.
However, amidst its crucial role, instances of overpayment have emerged, sparking frustration and concern among beneficiaries.
One such case highlights the ordeal of a parent acting as a payee for her son, diligently reporting wages to the SSA on a monthly basis.
Despite Alina's efforts to comply with reporting requirements, she wrote in a post to the Social Security blog that she was shocked to discover an overpayment of $28,000.
Attempts to seek assistance from the SSA office yielded little to no results, exacerbating the distress of the beneficiary, she highlighted in her post.
Moreover, Alina expressed a broader concern regarding what she perceives as an "abuse of power" by the SSA.
"They KNOW they are overpaying people yet STILL DO IT so they are put in debt," she wrote.
Despite the beneficiary's commitment to resolving the overpayment issue by submitting required forms, they express skepticism about the likelihood of a satisfactory resolution.
"I again will submit a form for this overpayment," she concluded her post, "just for nothing to be done."
The SSA responded in a blog comment to apologize about her situation.
The agency also encouraged Alina to reach out to her local Social Security office and gave her additional options for reporting wages.
As of the time of writing, it is unknown whether Alina's issue was dealt with.
HOW TO REPAY
There are several avenues for resolution if a beneficiary is required to repay the debt.
They have the option to clear the outstanding balance in its entirety, choose monthly deductions from their benefits, make payments via check or money order, or utilize a credit card for repayment.
Additionally, beneficiaries can avail themselves of flexible payment arrangements, which start from as low as $10 per month.
To contest the overpayment, beneficiaries can initiate an appeal by either requesting a non-medical reconsideration online.
They can also try submitting a completed SSA-561 Request for Reconsideration to their local Social Security office.
Those who cannot afford to pay back the overpayment amounts noted by the SSA or feel they should not have to can file a specific form.
</div> Furthermore, they retain the right to seek an adjustment to the repayment amount if the existing sum would render them incapable of meeting their essential living expenses.
Meanwhile, a daughter found herself responsible for settling his Social Security debt after his death.
Plus read about the reaction of an individual who received notice from the SSA indicating an owed amount of $80,000.
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