A recent study by Social Security's Office of Inspector General sampled Social Security's worker's compensation offset determinations. In general, Social Security disability benefits are reduced if a claimant is also receiving workers compensation benefits. The computation of the offset can be complicated. The study showed a high level of errors, with most of the errors shortchanging claimants. The amount of money involved is staggering. Here is a table from the study:
Summary of Sampling and Estimation Results for WC Related Errors
Error Category | Sample – Error Claims | Estimate to Population | ||
Claims | Dollars | Claims | Dollars | |
19 | $118,386 | 17,858 | $111,268,016 | |
Overpayments | 8 | $40,204 | 7,519 | $37,786,614 |
Totals | 27 | $158,590 | 25,377 | $149,054,630 |
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