Senators Urge SSA to Address $11 Billion Overpayment Issue

Michigan Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow call for immediate action to mitigate the financial hardships caused by Social Security overpayment errors.

• Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow have written to the Social Security Administration (SSA), urging it to tackle the overpayment errors that have led to $11 billion in incorrect payments in 2022.
• The overpayment issues, often taking years to identify, have left millions of recipients, including seniors and disabled individuals, facing significant financial burdens.
• Recipients who are overpaid are expected to repay the funds, with some facing debts of tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars.
• The SSA has options for those overpaid, including appeals, repayment plans, or requesting a waiver of the overpayment collection.
• More than 2 million Americans are overcompensated annually, highlighting the need for the SSA to improve its processes and controls to reduce these errors.

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