Q: Do I have to pay back?
Hi, I am in a situation where I have to pay back $1,646.00 back to food stamps. My husband work 2 jobs, i only work one job. They stated that they did not receive my husband's second job pay stubs. They only put in as my husband working one job. So we had $230 worth of food stamps. My 6 months was up so I sent in my report form and received this "collection" notice today. They said they are at fault for not doing things right, but still want me to pay them the money back. I feel like since its their fault I shouldn't have to pay a penny. Or am I wrong?
A: Have you read all of the fine print of all the things you signed when you applied for food stamps? I will be that there is a clause that says that if they make a mistake and they give you too many food stamps, you have to reimburse them. It is certainly better to pay them back than to have criminal charges lodged against you for food stamp fraud, isn't it?
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