Methods of Overpayment Collection - Overview
The
Office of Accounts Receivable and Collections (OARC) initiates collection on all overpayments. Both of the following are jointly and separately liable for the value of any overissuance of benefits to the household:
OARC may pursue collection action against any or all households that include the following:
●Participant of the original household when the participant was an adult at the time the overpayment occurred.
●NA representatives.
The overpayment may be
offset using any of the following:
●Restored NA benefits
●Supplemental benefits issued for prior months
The methods used to collect on an overpayment may differ based on the program related to the overpayment.
The different methods of collection for the identified programs are as follows: