A Grainger County resident is facing a daunting challenge after receiving a notification from the Social Security Administration demanding the repayment of a significant sum of money. The agency claims that Annemarie Fugate, who is disabled, was overpaid in benefits, amounting to tens of thousands of dollars.

Fugate, whose disability dates back to the early 1990s, has recently been informed that she owes an unexpected debt. Despite her condition, she managed to work until just a few years ago when her health made it increasingly difficult to maintain full-time employment.