### Question
How does the law define delinquent amount?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 404*, **delinquent amount** is defined as:

> an amount—


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

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 404*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER II-FEDERAL OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS**

