### Question
What does delinquent amount mean?


### Answer
**Delinquent amount** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 1383*:

> an amount—


(i) in excess of the correct amount of payment under this subchapter

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1383*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVI-SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME FOR AGED, BLIND, AND DISABLED > Part B-Procedural and General Provisions**

