When charging excess earnings to a beneficiary entitled on two ERs, total the following amounts:

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  The auxiliary or survivor benefit payable to the beneficiary;

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  The beneficiary's RIB; and

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  Any other benefits payable on the beneficiary's own ER.

Charge the excess earnings to the total benefit amount payable.

If the excess earnings are less than the total benefits subject to charging:

1. a. 

   Calculate the amount chargeable to each respective benefit in proportion to the amounts payable on each ER.

2. b. 

   Charge the first proportion to the beneficiary's auxiliary or survivor benefit.

3. c. 

   Charge a portion of the excess earnings to the beneficiary’s auxiliary or survivor benefit so that is equals the total benefit amount payable.

4. d. 

   Subtract the amount from the total chargeable excess for the month to figure the proportionate share charged to the beneficiary's own ER. (Do not round to multiple of $.10 when calculating the proportionate shares.)

5. e. 

   If the resulting benefit is not a multiple of $.10, round down to the next, lower $.10.

6. f. 

   If a partial benefit is not a multiple of $1 after distribution to the family, round to the next lower multiple of $1 to calculate the benefit payable.