Social Security Set to “Crackdown” on Social Security Disability Overpayments – Learn All About Social Security Overpayments

The Social Security Administration is set to “crackdown” on Social Security Disability payments, and both those who receive and those who have applied for Social Security Disability benefits may be wondering what this means for them. According to reports, the Social Security Administration is “reinstating a more aggressive policy on recovering billions of dollars mistakenly paid to beneficiaries, which could lead the agency to cut off benefits for some.” The Social Security Administration’s aggressive new stance comes on the heels of the administration’s decision to cap withholding for overpayments at 10% last year, and backlash from newsgroups about that decision. The new overpayment strategy by the Social Security Administration will come into play on March 27, and will impact potentially millions of disabled and retired Americans who rely on important Social Security Disability benefits to live. The withholding rate for Supplemental Security benefits, on the other hand, will remain capped at 10%.

Proponents of the changes by the Social Security Administration to how it handles Social Security Disability overpayments say that the new withholding policy “is expected to increase overpayment recoveries in the next 10 years by about $7 billion.” Those who receive overpayment notices have a number of options, meaning that such overpayment decisions are not final, and are appealable. Americans who receive Social Security Disability benefits and who were allegedly overpaid by the Social Security Administration can appeal the decision or request that the overpayment be waived.

What are Social Security Disability Overpayments? 

According to the Social Security Administration, “An overpayment is when you receive more money for a month than the amount you should have been paid. The amount of your overpayment is the difference between the amount you received and the amount due.” Causes for a Social Security Disability overpayment may include that the recipient’s income is actually more than they estimated, their living situation has changed, their marital status has changed, they are no longer deemed to be disabled, incorrect information was provided at the time of application, or a change has been made that was not reported to the administration. There are also other reasons that an overpayment may occur.

Getting Legal Help with Your Social Security Disability Case

One of the most important things that disabled Americans need to know as they navigate the complex and challenging Social Security Disability benefits process is that they have the right to work with an experienced lawyer on their side. An experienced Social Security Disability lawyer can help you obtain important Social Security Disability benefits due to you. The experienced Social Security Disability benefits lawyers at Nationwide Disability Law are here to help disabled and retired Americans navigate the difficult Social Security Disability benefits application process. They can listen to your story and fight for you before an administrative law judge at your Social Security Disability benefits hearing and can work with the Social Security Administration to help you obtain your benefits. Do not hesitate to speak to a lawyer about your case today. Contact Nationwide Disability Law and speak to a lawyer about your case now.

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