How Do You Dispute An Overpayment From Social Security Disability?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) occasionally makes mistakes in calculating back payments and monthly payment amounts for Social Security disability. If SSA determines that it overpaid you, it will typically deduct 10-to-15 percent of your SSDI check each month until the overpayment is repaid. If you disagree with the overpayment or feel that repaying the overpayment will cause undue financial stress, you can dispute the overpayment. Obtain the necessary appeal forms from SSA.gov or your local Social Security office. If you are disputing the overpayment amount, you will need to file the form “SSA-561-U2”. If you are requesting that the overpayment be waived or that the monthly payment be reduced due to financial hardship, you will need to file the form SSA-632-BK. Gather the necessary documentation to support your case. including bank records, rental leases, utility bills, documentation of credit card debt and other loan debt, out-of-pocket medical costs and other monthly expen