POMS Reference

GN 02210: Methods of Recovery for Title II, Title VIII, Title XVI, and Title XVIII Overpayments - Part I

TN 18 (06-96)

A. Procedure

Where overpayments occur because of duplicate payments by SSA and other Federal agencies because of wage credits granted under Section 217(a), (e) or (h) of the act, proceed as follows:

  • Take usual adjustment action in accordance with GN 02210.006.

  • If adjustment is not available, secure refund in full or by installment in accordance with GN 02210.180.

  • If repayment arrangements cannot be made within 60 days following refund request and waiver is not applicable, send the case to the ARC, Programs for negotiation with the other federal agency.

B. Reference

Overpayments made under section 217(a)(e) or (h) of the act, RS 01701.001.