It relates to disability benefits that I received. Initially, I received a noticethat I had exhausted my disability benefits and to attend a meeting to explain why my disability benefits should continue. I have chronic progressive multiple sclerosis and was a clinical psychologist in private practice.
At the meeting, I was told that I had exhausted my EDD benefits and had to apply for SSDI benefits. I did apply for SSDI and began collecting SSDI benefits without any problems.. I never returned to work. I am now 69 years old.

The EDD claims I was informed that I had to return the benefits that I had previously received. (For what reason, I do not know)..
At no time was I ever informed/instructed to repay any EDD benefits.
The EDD issued a bench warrant that I never knew about. It was 12-15 years since all of this happened, yet it was one year ago that I was initially advised of the problem. No one would give me detailed information or arrange a meeting with me. I was shocked and angry. This is an error that keeps escalating.
I am tempted to ignore the notices. I believe the amount they want is about $10,000, with most of it being in penalties, late fees and interest.
If the EDD can substantiate a legal reason to repay my disability benefits, I will do so (without all the penalties & interest). But if they have no tangible evidence/proof that I was overpaid, I want them to stop harassing me.
thank you,
mimi

thank you.