SSA Overpayment & Expedited Reinstatement: Need advice on getting an appointment ASAP

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Ugh, overpayments are the worst! I've been there before. For the appointment, try calling the SSA directly and ask for a meeting specifically about overpayment appeal and expedited reinstatement. Make sure you have any relevant documents ready when you call. Good luck!

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Listen up, cause I've been down this road before. Here's what you need to do: 1. Gather all your documents. I mean EVERYTHING - pay stubs, letters from SSA, bank statements, the works. 2. Write a detailed letter explaining your situation. Be honest and thorough. 3. Call the SSA first thing in the morning. Like, the second they open. You'll have better luck getting through. 4. When you get someone, be polite but firm. Ask for a supervisor if needed. 5. Request a waiver for the overpayment if you can prove it wasn't your fault. 6. For expedited reinstatement, emphasize any financial hardship you're facing. 7. DOCUMENT EVERYTHING. Get names, dates, and reference numbers for every interaction. Stay persistent, and don't give up. The system's a mess, but you can navigate it. Good luck!

am i the only 1 who thinks its ridiculous we have to jump through all these hoops? the system is broken af 🤡

Has anyone tried faxing their documents instead of mailing them? I heard it might be faster.

Pro tip: If you're having trouble getting through on the phone, try calling your local SSA office instead of the main number. Sometimes they can help or at least get you an appointment faster.

Anybody else feel like they need a law degree to understand all this overpayment and reinstatement stuff? 🤯 I swear, every time I think I've got it figured out, there's some new form or rule I didn't know about.