TN 14 (03-97)

GN 02280.762 Sample Guide — Notice of Waiver Denial - Waiver Only Requested -Adjustment Proposed - RSI Cases

Name

Address

Dear

 

We are writing about your request that we waive the collection of your Social Security overpayment. Based on the facts we have, we cannot waive the collection of your overpayment of    $(1)    .

 

The Reason For Our Decision

 

For us to waive the collection of your overpayment, two things have to be true.

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  It was not your fault that you got too much Social Security money

  AND

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  Paying us back would mean you cannot pay your bills for food, clothing, housing, medical care, or other necessary expenses, or it would be unfair for some other reason.

Based on the facts we have, you do not meet both of these rules. The following will tell you why.

(2)

 

We apply three tests when we decide if you are at fault in causing an overpayment. The first is whether you made an incorrect statement or a statement which you knew or should have known was incorrect. The second is whether you failed to give us timely information which you knew or should have known was important. The third is whether you accepted payments which you either knew or could have been expected to know were incorrect.

(3)

 

Therefore, based on the facts we have, we cannot waive the collection of this overpayment. This means that you must pay this money back.

 

How To Pay Us Back

 

You should refund this overpayment within 30 days. You can send us a check or money order for the full amount of your overpayment of $    (4)    . Make your check or money order out to the Social Security Administration. Be sure to put your claim number    (5)    on it. Please use the enclosed envelope to mail the check or money order to us.(6)

If we do not receive your refund within 30 days, we will collect your overpayment from your monthly Social Security payments. You will receive another letter that will explain when we will start collecting your overpayment and the amount we will withhold.

Do You Think We Are Wrong?

 

(If waiver is denied because the person declined the personal conference or failed to appear for it, include:)

 

“If you think we are wrong, you have the right to appeal. We will correct any mistakes. We will look at any new facts you have. Then a person who did not make the first decision will decide your case again.

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  You have 60 days to ask for an appeal.

• •

  The 60 days start the day after you get this letter.

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  You will have to have a good reason for waiting more than 60 days to ask for an appeal.

You have to ask for an appeal in writing. We will ask you to sign a form called “Request for Reconsideration.” The form number is SSA-561-U2. To get this form, contact one of our offices. We can help you fill out the form.”

(If waiver is denied after a personal conference, include:)

“If you think we are wrong, you have the right to appeal. A person who has not seen your case before will look at it. That person will be an Administrative Law Judge. The Administrative Law Judge will correct any mistakes and look at any new facts you have before deciding your case. We call this a hearing.

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  You have 60 days to ask for a hearing.

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  The 60 days start the day after you get this letter.

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  You will have to have a good reason for waiting more than 60 days to ask for a hearing.

You have to ask for a hearing in writing. We will ask you to sign an SSA Form HA-501-U5, called “Request for Hearing.” Contact one of our offices if you want help.”

If You Have Any Questions

 

If you have any questions, you should call, write, or visit any Social Security office. If you vist an office, please bring this letter. It will help us answer your questions.

         Sincerely,

         Name          

         Field Office Manager          

 

Enclosure

Refund Envelope

¹ ) amount for which the person is liable minus any amount repaid to date

² ) narrative explanation of how the overpayment occurred

³ ) narrative explanation of reasons for denying waiver

⁴ ) same amount as fill-in(1)

⁵ ) Social Security number and BIC

⁶ ) If repayment agreement reached at personal conference describe it here.