Social security benefits and exploring the topic
You may be required to meet with an SSA representative, in which case it is a good idea to bring a social security lawyer or advocate with you. If you do not believe that the SSA made a mistake when they calculated your overpayment, you can ask them to waive the overpayment. When you request a payment waiver, you acknowledge that you were given too much money, but would like to be exempt from paying it back. This is the course of action a social security lawyer might suggest if the overpayment was due to Social Security's mistake, not yours. If, on the other hand, you believe that you were overpaid due to your own mistake, you will probably need to pay the money back.