If you are dissatisfied with the initial determination, reconsideration is the first step in the administrative review process that we provide, except that we provide the opportunity for a hearing before an administrative law judge as the first step for those situations described in §§ 404.930 (a)(6) and (a)(7) , where you appeal an initial determination denying your request for waiver of adjustment or recovery of an overpayment (see § 404.506 ). If you are dissatisfied with our reconsidered determination, you may request a hearing before an administrative law judge.
20 C.F.R. §404.907