Veterans warned about scam involving fake text messages related to overpayments
As the country honors its veterans, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is urging communities to stay alert against a rising issue: VA overpayment fraud. Reports indicate that scammers are posing as VA staff and reaching out to veterans through texts, emails, and phone calls. They claim that veterans are overpaying in benefits and request […]
U.S. takes action against Inland Empire Health Plan for allegedly making false claims and keeping overpayments.
US Government Alleges Overpayments by Inland Empire Health Program The U.S. government has reportedly made misleading statements and filed claims involving alleged overpayments against the Inland Empire Health Program, commonly referred to as IEHP. This action falls under the False Claims Act, as detailed in a recent announcement from the U.S. Department of Justice. Essentially, […]
Changes to Social Security expected in July as agency reclaims 50% of overpayments
Starting in July, some Americans will notice a decrease in their Social Security payments. But it’s not due to any crisis—though many individuals are understandably concerned. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is working to recover overpayments made in the past. Overpayments can occur if beneficiaries fail to report income changes, leading to excess payments from […]
Unpublished IG report highlights millions in tax overpayments in Richmond that were not refunded, with ‘confusion’ in the process.
Investigation into Richmond’s Finance Department Ongoing RICHMOND, VA – It’s been three years since the Richmond Inspector General’s office began looking into complaints about the finance department’s handling of tax credits, but there’s still no official report available. However, CBS 6 managed to get a draft report that describes the process as somewhat chaotic—essentially, a […]
Comments from New Social Security Chief Frank Bisignano Regarding Overpayments
As the Social Security Administration (SSA) starts to roll out contentious measures to recover overpayments, its recently confirmed leader, Frank Vignano, faces a system under heavy public criticism and significant operational hurdles. Vignano indicated that overpayments will be a key priority in his new position as SSA commissioner. Why Does This Matter? The SSA’s approach […]
Social Security change coming this week: Agency begins taking back 100% of overpayments – USA TODAY
Social Security is reviving a controversial plan to withhold 100% of people's profits if agents overpay them. Last year it began withholding 10% of funds that were accidentally overpaid. Changes in social security are on the horizon Social Security recipients should help with new changes on the horizon with regard to updating their bank information. […]
Social Security to restore stricter rules to recover overpayments beginning this week
The Social Security Administration is reviving more strict rules that begin Thursday to recover overpayments to beneficiaries. We have set a 100% withholding rate for profit until the overpayment is returned to the government. Strict Order – Part of the efforts to curb the spiral costs of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency Federal Qualification […]
UnitedHealth wins ruling over $2B in alleged Medicare Advantage overpayments – Minnesota Reformer
The Department of Justice's longtime court battle forced United Health Group to repay billions of dollars with overpayments of Medicare Advantage, and hit a big set-off Monday when Special Masters determined the government could not prove the case. In the United Health discovery, Special Master Suzanne Segal found that DOJ had not presented any evidence […]
Social Security Administration announces new measures to deal with overpayments
The Social Security Administration limits clawbacks to 10% of your benefit check instead of 100%. (iStock) The Social Security Administration (SSA) is limiting the cancellation of benefit overpayments to 10% of benefit checks instead of 100%, following criticism for strict repayment plans that have left some beneficiaries in poverty. Social Security Secretary Martin O’Malley stated […]