How is the AgriStability Interim Payment Calculated?
The AgriStability Interim Payment is based on your estimated margin decline in the program year relative to your estimated margin decline in your reference period. To reduce the risk of overpayment, AgriStability Interim Payments are based on a portion of your estimated final benefit. AgriStability Interim payments are generally issued at 50% of your estimated final benefit. Because the AgriStability Interim Payment is based on estimated income and expenses you provide, it is very important that you be as accurate as possible when completing your AgriStability Interim Application. If your estimated AgriStability Interim Payment exceeds your final payment, you will be required to repay the amount that was overpaid. If your estimated AgriStability Interim Payment is less than your final payment, you will be issued a payment for the difference when your final application is processed. After your AgriStability Interim Application has been processed, an AgriStability Interim Calculation of
