Social Security, overpayments

Social Security to restart clawing back 100% of benefit overpayments
The Social Security Administration (SSA) said it is reinstating a plan to recover 100% of overpayments to beneficiaries, a policy the agency abandoned last year after an outcry over cases in which the practice led some Americans to receive shock bills amounting to thousands of dollars.
New Social Security policy could cut off recipients’ benefits; See how
A policy change effective March 27 will boost the withholding rate on monthly benefit checks from 10% to 100% on efforts to recoup overpayments to recipients, the federal government says.
Social Security overpayment reclaim policy: what beneficiaries need to know
Starting March 27, the Social Security Administration will reclaim 100% of overpayments to beneficiaries. Find tips on staying informed and managing benefits.
Rules for repaying Social Security benefits are about to get stricter. Here's what to know
Social Security beneficiaries who receive more money than they are owed will now face a 100% default withholding rate from their monthly checks, the agency said.
SSA to withhold 100% of Social Security benefits for overpayments starting in March: To whom?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is implementing a significant policy change to enhance the recovery of overpaid funds.
New Social Security plan would increase benefits by $2,400 each year — if it can pass. Here's what that money could mean for your retirement
While he campaigned on the promise that he wouldn’t make cuts to Social Security benefits, Trump and Elon Musk — the leader of the newly-created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) — are investigating what they’ve described as “shocking levels of incompetence and probable fraud ” within the Social Security system.
Social security going after overpayments. Here's what to know
Starting on Thursday, March 27, the Social Security Administration will begin recouping 100% of overpayments to beneficiaries ...
Ex-Social Security official describes ‘significant’ risk of sensitive data going to wrong hands under DOGE
Tiffany Flick, a former Social Security official, detailed what she sees as a “significant” risk of sensitive government data ...
Social Security Update: Checks of up to $5,108 Arriving This Week
Benefits are issued throughout the month, based on the recipient's birth date or the duration of time they have been receiving benefits.
Social Security Administration announces 2025 changes. Here are important things to know
The Social Security Administration stated more than 72.5 million Americans will benefit from the 2.5% COLA increase in 2025.
Social Security Insiders Warn Trump and Musk Could Break the Program
Former Social Security Administration Commissioner Martin O’Malley and agency employees say DOGE’s intrusion could mean ...
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Social Security moves to claw back 100% of overpayments
The Social Security Administration is going back to fully recovering overpayments, a move advocates say could cause ...
Social Security beneficiaries to get $2K this week: Will you?
In a couple of days, certain eligible Social Security recipients will be getting as much as $2,000 from the benefit. Diario ...
6 Social Security Scams That Boomers Should Watch For in 2025
A recent press release from the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) noted that government imposters had scammed Americans ...
Social Security Administration says it’s identified $800M+ in savings
The Social Security Administration (SSA) said in a release that it has identified more than $800 million in savings or “cost ...
Musk Taps Private Equity Veterans to Aid DOGE at Social Security
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has sent three individuals with experience in private equity and finance to ...