What is Equity and Good Conscience and How Does it Affect Social Security Overpayments? § 404.509
If you are a recipient of Social Security benefits, you may have heard the term “equity and good conscience” in relation to overpayments. But what does it mean, and how does it affect you? Let’s take a closer look. According to Section 404.509 of the Social Security Administration’s regulations, recovery of an overpayment is against …