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20 CFR §404.540

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Before we collect an overpayment from you using cross-program recovery, we will send you a written notice that tells you the following information:
  1. (a)We have determined that you owe a specific overpayment balance that can be collected by cross-program recovery;
  2. (b)We will withhold a specific amount from the title VIII or title XVI benefits (see § 404.535);
  3. (c)You may ask us to review this determination that you still owe this overpayment balance;
  4. (d)You may request that we withhold a different amount from your current monthly benefits (the notice will not include this information if § 404.535(d) applies); and
  5. (e)You may ask us to waive collection of this overpayment balance.