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Though FEMA has been required by several laws to recoup federal dollars that were improperly distributed, we know that the recoupment process can be very challenging for survivors, and we encourage all individuals who receive a recoupment notice to explore all the options available to them. In addition to filing an appeal, survivors also may request a repayment plan or request a compromise due to inability to pay. For information on how to apply for a payment plan or compromise, visit //bit.ly/yd7aUq. FEMA is working diligently to implement the new waiver authority provided to us in the Disaster Assistance Recoupment Fairness Act, signed into law as part of the Fiscal Year 2012 appropriations bill on December 23, 2011, which will allow FEMA to waive some debts under specific circumstances. We will share details about eligibility for this process as soon we are able.<br /><br />To assist you with your specific case, we would like to connect you with our Individual Assistance team to help you understand options and ask that you send us an e-mail at FEMA-New-Media@dhs.gov so we can follow up.