PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WMDJ) – The efforts to reach former clients of Eric C. Conn affected by his social security fraud case continued today at the Floyd County Courthouse.

Attorney Ned Pillersdorf and AppalRed Legal Aid held a press conference and client meeting Monday afternoon to discuss policy changes from the Social Security Administration, that will impact and provide relief to many, though not all, Conn clients.

The agency will no longer demand or collect overpayments stemming from redeterminations of former clients of Conn. Also, cases that have not had a hearing will be reviewed by the SSA and some will be determined that they will not require a hearing.

Advocacy Director Evan Smith says the crisis has terrified low-income people for nearly a decade who had been told they are still responsible for overpayments and this new development is a welcomed relief.

Former clients are asked to contact Pillersdorf’s office or AppalRed Legal Aid for guidance moving forward.