Social Security Overpayments Bankruptcy

Can I Wipe Out a Social Security Overpayment by Filing Bankruptcy?

You can wipe out a Social Security overpayment by filing bankruptcy. If the Social Security Administration (SSA) has paid you more retirement or disability benefits than you were entitled to receive, they may try to collect the overpayment from you. However, unless there was fraud involved, Social Security overpayments are usually dischargeable in bankruptcy. This means that you can erase the debt through the bankruptcy process. Keep in mind that bankruptcy is a legal process and it's important to understand the specific details and requirements that apply to your situation.