Benefit Overpayments
Benefit overpayments can arise years after the event and be recovered from current benefits or wages. How the process works and how to challenge it.
How benefit overpayments happen — and who pays
Not every overpayment is your fault, but most are still recoverable. The distinction matters.
Read the full guideHow overpayments are recovered — and how to manage repayment
There are strict limits on how much can be taken from benefits or wages. Use them.
Read the full guideDisputing a benefit overpayment
You can ask for a mandatory reconsideration if you think the overpayment decision is wrong.
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