Social Security Act Section 204: 42 U.S.C. �� 404 - Primary legislation governing overpayments and recovery procedures for Social Security benefits, including statutory authority for waiver requests

Social Security Act Section 1631(b): Specific provisions governing SSI overpayments and establishing the legal framework for handling Supplemental Security Income overpayment cases

20 CFR �� 404.506-509: Federal regulations detailing waiver requirements, procedures, and administrative processes for handling overpayment waiver requests

20 CFR �� 404.510-512: Regulatory definitions and criteria for determining 'without fault' status and good faith in overpayment cases

20 CFR �� 416.550-556: Specific regulations governing SSI overpayment waivers, including criteria and procedures for waiver determination

Administrative Procedure Act: 5 U.S.C. �� 500 et seq. - Establishes fundamental requirements for administrative proceedings and agency decision-making in overpayment cases

Privacy Act of 1974: Federal law governing the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of personal information in overpayment waiver requests and related proceedings

Due Process Requirements: Constitutional requirements established by case law (including Goldberg v. Kelly) ensuring proper notice and opportunity to be heard in overpayment cases

Financial Hardship Documentation: Regulatory requirements for documenting and proving financial hardship as part of the waiver request process

Appeal Rights Procedures: Statutory and regulatory framework establishing the right to appeal overpayment determinations and waiver denials, including procedural requirements and timeframes