94. What if I am overpaid?

If you get more benefits than you are eligible for, DTA can recover the overpayment. An overpayment can happen because of a DTA mistake, your mistake, or because you got benefits while you were waiting for a hearing decision and lost the hearing. 106 C.M.R.§ 706.220. These mistakes are considered Unintentional Program Violations (UPVs). DTA Online Guide: Cross Programs > Overpayment and Recovery > Unintentional Program Violations.

If DTA thinks the overpayment happened because of your mistake or because you committed fraud, it may consider the overpayment an Intentional Program Violation (IPV) or refer your case to the Bureau of Special Investigations (BSI). 106 C.M.R. § 706.240.

DTA can also try to recover EAEDC benefits you used to buy alcohol, tobacco products, lottery tickets, or other prohibited items. See Question 72. 106 C.M.R. § 706.250(D).