What proof does an agency need for a deceased benefit overpayment? | NC

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Q: What proof or authorization does a law office need before an agency will discuss a deceased person's benefit overpayment? A: Usually, the agency needs more than a death certificate. The death certificate proves the person died, and it may help stop future benefit payments. But it does not prove that a family member or law office has authority to receive private account information. Under…