Social Security overpaid me, do I need to pay it back? What to know about latest change
If you were overpaid by Social Security, you may not see payments after March until it's paid back. Here's what to know
Social Security says it will restart clawing back 100% of overpayments to beneficiaries
The Social Security Administration said it will restart a policy that had caused financial distress for some beneficiaries.
Overpaid Social Security Benefits Could Cost Your Entire Check Starting Later This Month
Social Security beneficiaries who are getting more benefits than they are owed could potentially have their entire monthly check garnished under a new policy update.
Social Security Overpayments: 100% Withholding May Leave Seniors Broke
The Social Security Administration is tightening its rules on Social Security overpayment. Beneficiaries could see 100% withholding, a jump from the current 10% rate.
Social Security Retroactive Payments: How Much Will You Receive and When?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has paid more than $7.5 billion in retroactive benefits to over 1.1 million Americans, marking the first large-scale implementation of the Social Security Fairness Act, the agency announced Tuesday.
Do I qualify to receive a retroactive Social Security benefits payment? What to know
As part of the new Social Security Fairness Act, millions of people will receive a retroactive payment in addition to monthly Social Security benefit increases.
Social Security says it will go back to collecting 100% of overpayments to beneficiaries
The Social Security Administration said it is reinstating a plan to recover 100% of overpayments to beneficiaries.
New Social Security policy could cut off recipients’ benefits: Here’s how
The agency began mailing notices about the new 100% withholding rate at the end of March. People who received overpayments before March 27 will remain under the old 10% rule; after March 27, a person’s entire Social Security check could be withheld until the deficit is paid.
Curious how much you've contributed to Social Security over the years? Here's where to look.
Donald Trump and DOGE have asked Social Security Administration leaders to trim around 7,000 workers, or 12% of its workforce.
How Social Security Cuts Could Impact Benefit Payments
Social Security has become a hot topic in recent weeks as the Trump administration continues its overhaul of the federal agency responsible for paying benefits to tens of millions of people every month.
Social Security overpayments: Tips to prevent them
Social Security overpays its recipients by billions of dollars every year — and then asks for the money back. Here are some ways experts say you can reduce the chances of it happening to you.
Gallego bill would cap what seniors owe Social Security for overpayments. Here's how
People who received Social Security overpayments in error would be protected from paying back more than 10 years of money, ...
Social Security Update: Seniors Could Get $495 Check Under New Proposal
The check could offset a lower Cost of Living Adjustment forecast for benefits paid in 2026, a leading seniors group has said.
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Higher Social Security payments, back pay for 3.2 million people: Who qualifies?
More than 3.2 million Social Security recipients will receive one-time retroactive payments and higher monthly benefit checks due to a new law. The Social Security Administration said it will ...
Can you collect Social Security if you owe back taxes?
If you're trying to collect Social Security benefits, it's important to know how your tax debt could impact that.