If you think the overpayment is correct and you have the resources and ability to do so, you can pay the full amount requested in the overpayment notice. Your benefit will continue once the balance has been paid off.

Social Security will wait 30 days (plus 5 mail days) from the date of the overpayment notice to start collecting the overpayment.

If your overpayment notice includes online payment instructions, you can pay online. If not, you can call 1-855-807-8807 and follow the prompts to set up payments.

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To Do: If it applies to your situation, and if you have the ability to pay the full amount requested, do so online or by phone.

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