PAY UP: Social Security is forcing my mom to give $10k in overpayments and they’ll withhold 100% of her benefits until she pays

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According to THE SUN, A man and his family are in the midst of a financial crisis after the Social Security Administration (SSA) issued a notice demanding repayment of $10,000 in overpayments from his mother. The sudden debt has left the family scrambling to resolve the issue while trying to maintain financial stability.

The Overpayment Notice

The SSA has informed the family that it will withhold 100% of the mother’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for an entire year to recover the overpayment. This drastic measure threatens the family’s ability to cover basic expenses, plunging them into financial uncertainty.

Chris Alvino, who shared the situation on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), acted quickly after receiving the notice, submitting an overpayment waiver to the SSA. However, despite his swift action, the agency responded that they would proceed with withholding the full amount of SSI benefits until the $10,000 debt is repaid.

Previous Notices and Deductions

Chris revealed that his mother had previously received several letters from the SSA regarding reductions in her benefits. These letters explained that she would only receive a small portion of her late husband’s SSI benefits as his widow due to various deductions. As of now, Chris has not provided an update on the outcome of their case.

Dealing with Social Security Overpayments

When the SSA identifies an overpayment, beneficiaries are required to return the excess amount within 30 days. However, there are several options for resolving overpayment situations, including requesting a waiver or filing for reconsideration.

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Overpayments can occur due to miscalculations of benefits, often stemming from incomplete or incorrect information. Beneficiaries are responsible for informing the SSA of any changes in employment, marital status, income, or living arrangements, as these factors can affect the amount of benefits.

Options for Repayment or Waiver

The SSA typically gives at least 30 days, plus an additional five days for mail delivery, before starting the collection process for overpayments. If a waiver or reconsideration request is filed during this period, the SSA will suspend collection efforts until a decision is made.

For those who need to repay, the SSA provides online options through its website, and payments can also be made via pay.gov. Each overpayment notice includes instructions on how to make payments and provides a remittance ID for reference.

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Other Cases of Social Security Debt

This isn’t an isolated incident. Another daughter recently found herself responsible for resolving her father’s Social Security debt after his death. In one extreme case, an individual received a notice stating they owed $80,000 to the SSA, highlighting how such issues can escalate if not addressed promptly.

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