The Ombudsman explained the penalty charge the man was receiving and suggested that he file an appeal with the Social Security Administration because of his record of contacting the Social Security Administration regarding this matter. The man did file an appeal and then waited.
Fortunately, this month the man received a communication from the Social Security Administration that he had won his appeal and that he would receive a reimbursement of the amount overpaid. The man still felt that the penalty imposed had been unfair but was satisfied that his experience leading to the penalty had been resolved.
The Ombudsman Column, a production of the Joint Office of Citizens’ Complaints, summarizes selected problems that citizens have had with government services, schools and nursing homes in the Dayton area. Contact the Ombudsman by writing to us at 11 W. Monument Ave., Suite 606, Dayton 45402, call 937-223- 4613, or by electronic mail at ombudsman@dayton-ombudsman.org.
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