An overpayment is when you receive more money than you should have from us. Overpayments occur because of missing or wrong information. This can happen if you don’t tell us about changes in your …

Social Security overpayments can occur for a variety of reasons stemming from actions on the part of either the beneficiary or the agency. Major causes of OASDI overpayments are changes in marital …

Understanding Social Security Overpayments An overpayment occurs when the Social Security Administration (SSA) determined that you received more money than you were entitled. Receiving a …

Apr 3, 2025 · You can repay the overpayment by credit card, online bill pay or check. For more information on repayment of overpaid benefits, visit the SSA website.

May 6, 2025 · While Social Security has the burden of proving that the overpayment is your fault, you should provide as much proof as you can to show that you need all of the income and resources you …

Apr 29, 2025 · If the Social Security Administration sends you an overpayment notice, don’t panic. This guide explains the most common causes of overpayment and how to protect your financial well-being …

These overpayments occur when beneficiaries receive more funds than they are entitled to, often due to unreported income changes or agency miscalculations. As of April 25, 2025, the SSA began...

Apr 29, 2025 · Under Social Security's rules, the agency must find the overpayment, determine that you're responsible for repaying it, and send you a notice of overpayment within the time frames …

Overpayment notices explain why you’ve been overpaid, your overpayment amount, your repayment options, and your appeal and waiver rights. You should read your notices carefully.

Aug 11, 2023 · Of the $1.1 trillion Social Security payments the SSA made in retirement, survivors, and disability benefits in 2021, about $1.8 billion, or 0.17 percent, constituted overpayments, AARP …