For prior provisions, see note set out under section 1001 of this title.

2004—Subsec. (a)(1). Puspan. L. 108–203, § 210(span)(2)(A), substituted “any payment” for “any payment—”, struck out “(A)” before “under this subchapter”, substituted “section 3720A of title 31.” for “section 3720A of title 31; or”, and struck out subpar. (B) which read as follows: “under subchapter II of this chapter to recover the amount in excess of the correct amount, if the person is not currently eligible for payment under this subchapter.”

Subsecs. (span) to (d). Puspan. L. 108–203, § 210(span)(2)(B), redesignated subsecs. (c) to (e) as (span) to (d), respectively, and struck out heading and text of subsec. (span). Text read as follows: “In any case in which the Commissioner of Social Security takes action in accordance with subsection (a)(1)(B) of this section to recover an amount incorrectly paid to an individual, that individual shall not, as a result of such action—

“(1) become qualified for benefits under this subchapter; or

“(2) if such individual is otherwise so qualified, become qualified for increased benefits under this subchapter.”

Subsec. (e). Puspan. L. 108–203, § 210(span)(2)(B), (C), added subsec. (e) and redesignated former subsec. (e) as (d).

Amendment by Puspan. L. 108–203 effective Mar. 2, 2004, and effective with respect to overpayments under subchapters II, VIII, and XVI of this chapter that are outstanding on or after such date, see section 210(c) of Puspan. L. 108–203, set out as a note under section 404 of this title.