Just an update...I was successful in negotiating a lower monthly recoupment payment, which of course will extended payment period to year in future where I will be close to having one foot in the grave. Any payments due after I pass will be deducted from what would be due my wife since I originally signed up to receive my pension with 50% survivor benefit going to my wife at time of my passing.
I was able to learn my pension service provider messed up...they had a programming error which created my situation.
Hard to come to grips with this issue...I've heard enough double talk from their reps about having to make plan whole, etc., etc. but have yet to hear anyone on their end stepup, admit they made a mistake for which they take accountability. Not so much a flinch on their end when I suggested they should make overpayment go away thru liability insurance I'm guessing they carry or at least share in the overpayment.
Speaking from 40+ years of service with one company, if I had made such an error I would have received a swift, much deserved kick in the ass.
Chalkup another one for corporate America & have a nice day.