The Submit Waiver Request action allows you to submit a request to the Medicare program to waive, or dismiss, recovery of the demand amount owed in full or in part. The right to request a waiver of recovery is separate from the right to appeal the demand letter; however, both a waiver of recovery and an appeal may be requested at the same time. The Medicare program may waive recovery of the amount owed if the following conditions are met:

• The beneficiary is not at fault for Medicare making conditional payments, and
• Paying back the money would cause financial hardship or would be unfair for some other reason.

If you believe that both of these conditions apply and you wish to submit a waiver request, it is recommended that you complete the SSA 632 Request for Waiver form (link provided on the Waiver Submission page) and include information that justifies your request. Once a decision has been made, the BCRC will send a letter that explains their decision, and how to appeal the decision if you disagree with it.