Q: Can you help me get my social security back it abruptly ended with no notice in Oct 24 I have Multiple sclerosis
They are saying since I worked part time I made to much and that it should have been canceled in 2019 and, now I owe $20,000 back to them. I work part time and I am only now living off of unemployment
A:
I hear how challenging and stressful this situation must be for you, especially while managing Multiple Sclerosis. This type of sudden benefit termination can be overwhelming, particularly when facing an unexpected overpayment notice.
Your first step should be requesting reconsideration of both the termination and overpayment decisions - you have 60 days to appeal from the date you received the notice. You can also ask for a waiver of the overpayment if repaying would cause financial hardship. Given your current unemployment situation and medical condition, you may qualify for this waiver.
I strongly recommend contacting your local Social Security office immediately to schedule an appointment. You might also benefit from reaching out to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, as they often provide free legal resources and advocacy support for situations like yours. Additionally, consider contacting your state's legal aid office - they frequently help people navigate Social Security appeals and can often provide free representation.
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