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Cover SlidePreventing and Managing Overpayments: A Webinar for Social Security BeneficiariesDate: Wednesday, December 19, 2018Time: 3 – 4:30 p.m. ETTicket to Work/Work Incentives Seminar Event (WISE) logo, Social Security Administration logo, and text that reads “Helping You Today So You Succeed Tomorrow.”Calendar, calculator and paystub image.Produced at U.S. taxpayer expense.Slide 2Accessing Today’s Webinar (Slide 1 of 3)You can manage your audio using the audio option at the top of your screen (it will look like a microphone or telephone icon).Screen shot of the "Connect My Audio" feature in Adobe Connect with an arrow pointing to the telephone icon.Screen shot of the "Disconnect My Phone" feature in Adobe Connect with an arrow pointing to the telephone icon.Slide 3Accessing Today’s Webinar (Slide 2 of 3)All attendees will be muted, and we encourage you to attend by choosing “listen only” from the audio menu. This will enable the sound to be broadcast through your computer, so please make sure your speakers are turned on or your headphones are plugged in.Screen shot of the "Join Audio Conference" dialog box for Adobe Connect with an arrow pointing to "Listen Only."Slide 4Accessing Today’s Webinar (Slide 3 of 3)If you do not have sound capabilities on your computer or prefer to listen by phone, dial:Toll-Free Number: 800-832-0736Access Code: 4189148#Slide 5Webinar Accessibility Slide 6Adobe Connect Accessibility User GuideShould you need assistance navigating Adobe Connect, the link below directs you to an Accessibility User Guide complete with a list of controls. Screen shot of a list of keyboard shortcuts that can be used to navigate Adobe Connect.Slide 7CaptioningReal-time captioning is provided during this webinarThe captions can be found in the Captioning pod, which appears below the slidesYou can also access captioning online: 8Questions and Answers (Q&A)For Q&A: Please use the Q&A pod to submit any questions you have during the webinar, and we will direct the questions accordingly during the Q&A portionIf you are listening by phone and not logged in to the webinar, you may ask questions by emailing questions to: webinars@choosework.Screen shot of the Q&A pod where one enters a question, with an arrow pointing to the pod.Ben with a thought bubble that has a question mark.Slide 9Webinar Online ResourcesPlease use the Web Links pod to direct you to the resources presented during today’s webinarIf you are listening by phone and not logged in to the webinar, you may email webinars@choosework. for a list of available resourcesScreen shot of the Web Links pod in Adobe Connect.Slide 10Archived EventsPlease note: This webinar is being recorded, and the archive will be available within two weeks on the Choose Work website at . Screen shot of the Ticket to Work "Recent Webinar Archives" web page.Slide 11Technical AssistanceIf you experience any technical difficulties during the webinar, please use the Q&A pod to send a message, or you may email webinars@choosework.. Ben sitting at a desk with a laptop computer open.Slide 12PresentersWelcome and IntroductionsModerator: Stacey Plizga, Ticket Program ModeratorPresenters: Djuna Mitchell, Social Security Kimberly Bolton, Social Security Connie DaValt, Social SecuritySlide 13Welcome!Thank you for joining us! Today, we’ll discuss and answer questions related to:Social Security disability benefitsEmployment supports and services from Social Security's Ticket to Work programWhat overpayments arePreventing and managing overpaymentsBen with a thought bubble.Slide 14Social Security Disability BenefitsSlide 15Social Security Disability Benefit ProgramsSSDI logoSocial Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)SSI logoSupplemental Security Income (SSI)Slide 16What Are Overpayments?Slide 17What Is an Overpayment?An overpayment is when you receive a higher cash payment from Social Security than what you were owed for that monthThe overpayment amount is the difference between the cash payment you received and the amount you were dueGraphic of an equation: Cash Payment Received (shown by two stacks of cash), minus Correct Amount Owed to You (shown by one stack of cash), equals Overpayment (shown by one stack of cash)Slide 18Overpayments and Social Security Disability BenefitsSSDI/SSI benefits are paid to you and sometimes certain members of your familyIf you are overpaid SSDI/SSI benefits because of your work activity, it’s also possible for your family members to be overpaidTo help avoid overpayments, make sure you report when you start and stop working and if you change your hours or rate of paySlide 19What Can Cause an Overpayment?Work can cause an overpayment when:Your earnings are more than you estimated when you reported your work to Social SecurityYou do not report your work, and Social Security later discovers that you workedBen with a question mark inside a thought bubbleSlide 20What Else Can Cause an Overpayment?Other things that can cause an overpayment include:Changes in living situationChanges in marital statusMore resources than the allowable limit (SSI only)No longer disabled according to Social Security’s standards and continue to receive benefitsBenefits incorrectly calculated because of inaccurate or incomplete informationBen with a question mark inside a thought bubbleSlide 21Preventing an OverpaymentReporting your wages to Social Security every month helps you avoid being overpaidUnreported wages are one of the leading causes of SSI overpaymentsCommunicate any changes in address, marital status, resources, or employment to Social SecurityBen with a question mark inside a thought bubbleSlide 22Reporting Work and WagesSlide 23When Do I Report My Work and Wages?You should report your wages within the first 6 days of the calendar month for the income you earned the previous calendar month. If you are overpaid, you are responsible for paying back the overpaid amount to Social SecurityTwo calendars, one calendar representing the previous month and the second calendar representing the current month directing the audience to submit wages in the first 6 days.Slide 24Who Can Report Work and Wages?The beneficiary (if not a child)The beneficiary’s representative payeeThe living-with spouse of the beneficiaryThe mother or father of a beneficiarySlide 25How Do I Report My Work and Wages? (Slide 1 of 6)There are several ways you can report your work and wages:my Social Security AccountYour local Social Security Field OfficeSSI Mobile AppBy telephoneSlide 26How Do I Report My Work and Wages? (Slide 2 of 6)my Social Security Account: You can create a free my Social Security account to use the online wage reporting tool, whether you receive SSDI, SSI or bothVisit myaccount to sign up!my Social Security is the preferred tool to manage your benefitsBen behind his desk with a computer.Slide 27How Do I Report My Work and Wages? (Slide 3 of 6)my Social Security allows you to:Obtain personalized estimates of future benefits based on your real earningsSee your latest StatementReview your earnings historyRequest a replacement Social Security CardCheck the status of an applicationManage your benefits. Social Security Administration logo.my Social Security icons of check marks, complete papers, envelopes, coins, tax documents, and social security card.Slide 28How Do I Report My Work and Wages? (Slide 4 of 6)Your local Social Security field office: You can bring copies of your pay stubs to your local field office or mail them to the office.If you mail in your pay stubs, you may decide to use certified mail, which does have a cost but creates a record of your activityBen outside of a local Social Security field office.Slide 29How Do I Report My Work and Wages? (Slide 5 of 6)Mobile App: If you receive SSI, you can download the SSI Wage Reporting app onto your smartphone, which allows you to easily report your wagesSSI mobile application logoSlide 30How Do I Report My Work and Wages? (Slide 6 of 6)Telephone: Social Security representatives are available to talk about your wage reports from 7?a.m. to 7?p.m. ET toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 or 1-800-325-0778?(TTY)TelephoneSlide 31What Happens if You are Overpaid? Slide 32What Will Social Security Do If There Is an Overpayment?Social Security will send you a Notice of Overpayment explaining the overpayment and asking for a full repayment within 30 daysIf you are receiving SSDI payments, Social Security will withhold the full amount of your benefit each month, unless you request a lesser withholding amountIf you are receiving SSI, Social Security will withhold 10% of the federal benefit rate each month to recover the overpaymentSlide 33What Will Social Security Do If There is an Overpayment? (Continued)If you are currently getting payments and you do not make a full refund, the notice will:State the month the proposed withholding will startFully explain your appeal rightsExplain how you can ask to have the overpayment reviewed and waived, so you may not have to pay it backExplain how you can appeal the decisionSlide 34Managing an Overpayment – AppealAn Appeal – Immediately contact Social Security to begin:If you believe you were not overpaid or that the amount you were overpaid is different than the one stated in the letter, you may request an appealIf you ask for an appeal, Social Security will not start collecting the amount that they believe is overpaid until they make a decision on the appealSlide 35Managing an Overpayment – WaiverA Waiver – Immediately contact Social Security to begin:If you believe you may have been overpaid, but you did nothing to cause the overpayment and you cannot afford to repay it, you can ask for a waiverSocial Security may request more information to make a determinationSocial Security will not begin to collect the overpayment until a decision is completeIf the overpayment is waived, no one is required to repay it; it is forgivenSlide 36Managing an Overpayment – Repayment AgreementA Repayment Agreement – Immediately contact Social Security to begin:Social Security will automatically start withholding money from current payments, but you could ask for a repayment amount that is more affordable for youSocial Security may ask for more information to approve your repayment amountEven if payments have stopped, Social Security can withhold federal money, like tax refunds, if the amount is not being repaidSlide 37Questions About an OverpaymentIf you have questions about an overpayment:Call Social Security’s national toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213. Representatives will answer your questions or they can help you schedule an appointment with your local Social Security Office, orVisit secure.ICON/main.jsp to find your local Social Security office and schedule an appointmentSlide 38Avoiding Being OverpaidSlide 39Report Wages and Keep RecordsTo help avoid being overpaid, you should:Report wages on time (first 6 days of the month based on previous month)Keep your original pay stubs and your Social Security receipts in a safe placeKeep all official notices from Social Security about your benefits and changes in monthly benefit amounts in a safe place so you can find them if you need themSlide 40Stay in Touch with Social SecurityTo help avoid being overpaid, make sure you report to Social Security:All events that could affect your benefitsFor each type of benefit that Social Security pays, there is a specific list of events that the beneficiary is required to reportIf you do not have a list for the benefit you receive or for a benefit one of your family members receives, contact Social Security and request your “reporting responsibilities”Slide 41Stay in Touch with Social Security (Continued)To help avoid being overpaid, make sure you report to Social Security:Changes to both earned and unearned incomeChanges to resources, such as bank accounts or vehiclesWhen you start and stop working and if you change your hours or rate of payAt the beginning of each month, the exact amount of your earnings for the previous monthChanges in your living arrangementsSlide 42Social Security’s Ticket to Work ProgramSlide 43Starting Your JourneyOnly you can decide if work is the right choice for you.Ben scratching his head in front of a two way street sign.Slide 44Why Choose Work?Earn more incomeGain financial independenceMeet new peopleLearn new skillsBen with a thought bubble that says "Work?"Slide 45Learn More About Work Incentives That May Apply to YouWork Incentives are special rules that may allow you to:Receive training for new skillsImprove the skills you already havePursue your educationTry different jobsStart a careerGain confidenceBen holding a sign that says “work incentives.”Slide 46What Is the Ticket Program?Social Security’s Ticket to Work (Ticket) program:Is Social Security’s national employment programSupports?career development?for people with disabilities who want to workIs for?Social Security disability beneficiaries?ages 18 through 64Is?free?and?voluntaryTicket to Work logoSlide 47What Services Does the Ticket Program Offer?Services offered may include:Job coachingJob counselingTrainingBenefits counselingJob placementSSDI LogoSSI LogoTicket to Work LogoSlide 48Questions?Ben with a thought bubble that has a question mark.Slide 49Stay in TouchCall the Ticket to Work Help Line:866-968-7842 866-833-2967 (TTY)Visit: choosework.Connect:Like us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterSubscribe to our YouTube channelFollow us on LinkedInPerson sitting at a Ticket to Work help desk with a laptop and phone.Slide 50Join Us for Our Next WISE Webinar!Ticket to Work, Work Incentives Seminar Event (WISE) logoDate: Wednesday, January 23, 2019Time: 3 – 4:30 p.m. ETRegister online: choosework.wiseor call 866-968-7842 or 866-833-2967 (TTY)Slide 51Tell Us What You Think!Please remember to take our webinar survey!A link will pop up after the webinar, or visit choosework.surveys/wise.Ben holding sign that reads "The End." ................
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