Notice stating overpaid on Backpay
 

Hi everyone, Yesterday, I received a notice from SSD, stating backpay from SSI was over paid in the amount a lil over $10,000. Don't know why they are saying that. I havn't received that high of money. Has anyone recieved anything similiar to this?
I'm going to the local office next week, to see why. Also, my daughter too were over paid they said a lil over $100 each.
aagh! I don't get it. I turned in all income proof going back to 2006. Oh also, it states on letter that I received Workers Comp., I never have recieved that, only State Disabilty for a total of 1 1/2 yrs, I showed them proof went to office twice because they requested it.
They are at fault not me. Sorry just venting.

Thanks

Oh brother ~ I don't think I'd worry too much about it. They have a bunch of idiots working for them. Someone probably punched in a wrong number. Does the Social Security number on the letter match yours??

I'm sure somewhere along the line, something got screwed up ~ just where, who knows. It's good that you're going down there in person. Jeez, if you didn't GET that much money, how in the world could they have OVERPAID you that much??? Do you have your check-stub from your back pay?? I hope so, so that you can prove what you got!

Best of luck, and let us know what they say. Hugs, Lee

Does the letter state worker's comp or public disability benefits? Or does it just say worker's comp? California's SDI is public disability benefits. And if you received SDI in the same month that you were paid for SSDI, the combination of the two cannot exceed 80% of your average current earnings. I thought SDI only lasts 12 months, so you shouldn't be overpaid more than 12 months unless you got some extension or had a combination of SDI and worker's comp. That may have cause the overpayment. But I thought you just became entitled so I am a bit confused by the amount. Unless your retroactive benefits cover 2006 to present.

When you go down to talk to the "idiots" that process your payment, you won't be able to bring a pay stub since SSA does not issue pay stubs. The "idiots" can look in database to determine what money was paid out, but it is not a straightforward system - it takes some deciphering by the "idiots".

You will want to request a waiver of the overpayment. Be prepared to show that not only are not at fault, but also that your income and expenses and assets are too low for you to be able to repay the overpayment.

It would be good if you can talk to one of the "idiot" claims representatives rather than one of the "idiot" service representatives at the front window, but you may get good information from both. However, it is unlikely that this issue will be resolved with just one visit and one form, so keep track of which "idiot" you speak with, what the "idiot" says, and keep copies of documents you submit to the "idiot".

Eh hem...remember that theses "idiots" are the people that process the money that we survive on.
I hope I didn't offend anyone, I just want to send a reminder that they work really hard.
:(

Yep it happens all the time, take a look at this from 2009. This isn't the same as your case but people just have the audacity to do this kind of stuff all the time. Make sure you take any paper work you have from them, no matter how insufficient it may seem. They might treat you a little rude, like it's your fault or hopefully they'll realize it's their mistake and be kind to you. My experience is they don't like being told they made a mistake.


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: George E. Penn
July 30, 2009 Phone:
www.socialsecurity.gov/oig Fax: (
Social Security Inspector General Warns Public
About Imposter Scheme in Mississippi
Patrick P. O’Carroll, Jr., Inspector General of Social Security, is warning citizens about an imposter scheme that has surfaced in Jackson, Mississippi. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has received a report of a person who falsely claimed to be a Social Security employee to obtain money from a Social Security beneficiary.

In Mississippi, a woman reportedly posed as an SSA employee and called an elderly Social Security beneficiary, telling him he had been overpaid and that he owed money to the Federal Government. The woman then reportedly went to the man’s house and took him to several branches of the same bank, where the man withdrew about $4,500 and gave it to the woman before the fraud scheme was discovered, according to authorities.

Inspector General O’Carroll urges all citizens to take precautions when contacted by someone claiming to be a Social Security Administration employee. “You can and should request to see an employee’s official identification, and if you have any concerns, contact your local Social Security office to confirm the person’s identity before providing any money or personal information.”
SSA has official procedures for interacting with beneficiaries; in-person home visits are rare, and are generally preceded by prior written notification. “We cannot tolerate this type of fraud, and I am confident that the Office of Inspector General will bring this criminal to justice,” said Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security.

If a person has questions about someone who claims to be a Social Security representative, he or she may contact a local Social Security office, or call Social Security’s toll-free customer service number at 1-800-772-1213 to verify the legitimacy of the employee. Those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing can call Social Security's TTY number at 1-800-325-0778.

Individuals may report suspicious activity involving Social Security programs and operations to the Social Security Fraud Hotline at www.socialsecurity.gov/oig/hotline/, or by phone at 1-800-269-0271 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT). Those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing can call the OIG TTY number at 1-866-501-2101.