What Is an SSI Overpayment? | SSA Guide

An SSI overpayment notice generally means SSA believes you were paid more Supplemental Security Income than you should have received for a period of time.

Why SSA may claim an overpayment

Common reasons include income changes, living arrangement changes, resource changes, reporting delays, or payment calculation issues.

Do not ignore the notice

An overpayment notice may involve:

• The right to ask SSA to reconsider whether the overpayment happened or the amount is correct
• Repayment options
• In some circumstances, the possibility of requesting a waiver

Nothing on this page promises that an overpayment can be eliminated. Each situation depends on the facts and applicable rules.

Next step

If you received an overpayment notice, have it reviewed before deadlines pass.