DOL Proposes Extending Overpayment Form Usage
Published Date: 5/19/2025
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Summary
The Department of Labor wants to keep using the Overpayment Recovery Questionnaire to help figure out if people owe money back. They’re asking for feedback to make sure the form is easy to understand and doesn’t waste anyone’s time or money. This affects folks dealing with overpayments and aims to keep the process smooth and fair without adding extra hassle.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
OWCP Overpayment Questionnaire Continued Use
You (or someone who received a benefits overpayment) may be asked to fill out the Overpayment Recovery Questionnaire (OWCP-20). The Department of Labor is proposing to keep using this form and is asking for public comments to make the form clearer and reduce the time and financial burden on respondents.
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