Should a Rep Payee Recoup SSI Overpayments from a Previous Rep Payee?

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Should a Rep Payee Recoup SSI Overpayments from a Previous Rep Payee?

July 26th, 2016

Q

I am the new Representative Payee for a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiary. The beneficiary was overpaid for over a year and now the Social Security Administration (SSA) is seeking repayment. When and how should I pursue the previous Rep Payee for reimbursement?

Answer 1

A

This is not your responsibility. The SSA will obtain the funds from the previous Rep Payee or it will reduce the SSI beneficiary's award until the funds are repaid.

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