Wage Reporting and Overpayment Monitoring

Each year, about 1 million people receive an overpayment notice from the Social Security Administration (SSA) saying they received more than they should, and it needs to be paid back. On average these overpayments amount to $9,282. Once an overpayment is identified, you must pay back 10% of the overpayment amount. 

The best way to prevent overpayments is to report your earnings to SSA by the 5th of each month and pay attention to earning restrictions such as Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA).

How Overpayments Happen

• Earning over earning limits

• Change in living situation or marital status

• No longer disabled according to SSA 

How NTI@Home Helps

• Help you understand income limits and programs that affect your monetary benefits

• Facilities Wage Reporting to SSA  

• Track your monthly income and review for overpayments

It is important to understand that NTI@Home cannot guarantee that you will not receive an overpayment. What we can do is be an additional set of eyes keeping track of your status with SSA. We will warn you if we see any potential issues with your earnings.