Code of Massachusetts Regulations
106 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE
Title 106 CMR 327.000 - Eligibility requirements for State Supplement Program (SSP)
Section 327.410 - Recovery of Overpayments
Universal Citation: 106 MA Code of Regs 106.327
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(A) The Department shall act promptly to recover all overpayments from current and former clients.
(B) When recovering SSP overpayments, the Department shall follow the procedures and rules contained in 106 CMR 706.250 through 706.296 regarding recovery of cash assistance overpayments with the following exceptions:
(1) If through recoupment the
monthly grant amount would be reduced to zero, the client shall still be
considered receiving benefits and the case shall remain active.
(2) For overpayments that are caused by
Department error or unintentional client error, the amount recovered on a
monthly basis shall be equal to 10% of the appropriate SSP monthly payment
amount or $ 10, whichever is greater. However, upon agreement with the client,
the recovery amount can be greater.
(3) For overpayments that are intentional
client error, or misrepresentation or withholding of information, the amount
recovered on a monthly basis shall be equal to 20% of the appropriate SSP
monthly payment amount or $20, whichever is greater. However, upon agreement
with the client, the recovery amount can be greater.
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