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20 CFR Part 255

19 sections.

  • § 255.1
    § 255.1 Introduction.
  • § 255.2
    § 255.2 Overpayments.
  • § 255.3
    § 255.3 When overpayments are to be recovered.
  • § 255.4
    § 255.4 Persons from whom overpayments may be recovered.
  • § 255.5
    § 255.5 Recovery by cash payment.
  • § 255.6
    § 255.6 Recovery by setoff.
  • § 255.7
    § 255.7 Recovery by deduction in computation of death benefit.
  • § 255.8
    § 255.8 Recovery by adjustment in connection with subsequent payments.
  • § 255.9
    § 255.9 Individual enrolled under supplementary medical insurance plan.
  • § 255.10
    § 255.10 Waiver of recovery.
  • § 255.11
    § 255.11 Fault.
  • § 255.12
    § 255.12 When recovery is contrary to the purpose of the Railroad Retirement Act.
  • § 255.13
    § 255.13 When recovery is against equity or good conscience.
  • § 255.14
    § 255.14 Waiver not available when recovery can be made from accrual of social security benefits.
  • § 255.15
    § 255.15 Waiver to an estate.
  • § 255.16
    § 255.16 Administrative relief from recovery.
  • § 255.17
    § 255.17 Recovery of overpayments from a representative payee.
  • § 255.18
    § 255.18 Compromise of overpayments.
  • § 255.19
    § 255.19 Suspension or termination of the collection of overpayments.

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