2017 US Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter 84 - Department of Energy
Subchapter XVI - Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program
Part C - Treatment, Coordination, and Forfeiture of Compensation and Benefits
Sec. 7385j-2 - Recovery and waiver of overpayments
| 42 U.S.C. § 7385j-2 (2017) |
| §7385j–2. Recovery and waiver of overpayments |
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(a) In general
When an overpayment has been made to an individual under this subchapter because of an error of fact or law, recovery shall be made under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Labor by decreasing later payments to which the individual is entitled. If the individual dies before the recovery is completed, recovery shall be made by decreasing later benefits payable under this subchapter with respect to the individual's death. (b) WaiverRecovery by the United States under this section may not be made when incorrect payment has been made to an individual who is without fault and when adjustment or recovery would defeat the purpose of this subchapter or would be against equity and good conscience. (c) LiabilityA certifying or disbursing official is not liable for an amount certified or paid by him when recovery of the amount is waived under subsection (b) of this section, or when recovery under subsection (a) of this section is not completed before the death of all individuals against whose benefits deductions are authorized. |
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(Pub. L. 106–398, §1 [div. C, title XXXVI, §3653], as added Pub. L. 108–375, div. C, title XXXI, §3163(c), Oct. 28, 2004, 118 Stat. 2187.) |
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| Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE CHAPTER 84 - DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY SUBCHAPTER XVI - ENERGY EMPLOYEES OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS COMPENSATION PROGRAM Part C - Treatment, Coordination, and Forfeiture of Compensation and Benefits Sec. 7385j-2 - Recovery and waiver of overpayments |
| section 7385j-2 |
| 2017 |
| January 12, 2018 |
| No |
| standard |
| 118 Stat. 2187 |
| Public Law 106-398, Public Law 108-375 |
