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Posted Oct 16th, 2011
My question is if I have any legal recourse in not repaying monies that SS says that they overpaid
me over a 19 month period

Additional Details:
I applied for Social Security in 2009 when i turned 62. At that time i was told that I could collect
partial payments of my husband''s Social Security. My husband is deceased since 1986. They started
the payments and then approximately 19-20 months later they told me that they over paid me in the
amount of $6,140.00. They told me if i didn''t make payment arrangements they would take my whole
check. I made the arrangements to avoid having my whole check taken then they sent me a letter
saying I owed $12,110.00. I went to the office to have it straightened out at that time they told me
that instead of owing $6,140.00 or $12,110.00 I owed $7,859.00.
Legal Topic Area: Social Security in NJ

I f you don't resolve the discrepancy in the overpayment, Social security will attach any federal payments you are supposed to receive. This can include future Social Security or federal tax rebates. I would suggest making an appointment at your local Social Security office and going to talk to a representative.


Answered on Dec 18th, 2011 at 7:40pm