Recovery Procedure for Prior Year Overpayments: Overpayment recoveries which cross calendar years increase the amount the employee has to repay. An overpayment notice may accompany or follow a notice of denial and will contain repayment and appeal instructions.In general, an employer can't withhold part of its employees' wages to recover overpayment. Please download the form, complete each field and print. Include the form with your refund so we can properly apply the refund and record the receipt. Where can I get legal help with my Social Security overpayment? If you receive an overpayment, the SSA will send a Notice of Overpayment, and you will be required to pay back the overage amount.