filed and discharged chapter 7 in 2008. childhood had overpayment from SSA is it covered

I would take the position that if the overpayment was made prior to you filing your chapter 7 case, that it is included in your bankruptcy and was discharged (assuming you listed the SSA as a creditor).   Depending on where your case was filed, even if you didn't list them, if your Chapter 7 had no assets distributed by the Trustee, you still should have been discharged from the debt. You should consult with a bankruptcy attorney in your area for more details. Mark Markus has been practicing exclusively bankruptcy law in California since 1991.  He is a Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization,  AV-Rated by martindale.com, and A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau.  CONTACT MARK for more information or to schedule an appointment.