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.
Social Security raises overpayment withholdings to 100% in attempt to regain funds
The Social Security Administration will begin recouping 100% of overpayments to beneficiaries starting later this month, the agency said Friday. The agency is reversing a March 2024 move to withhold only 10% of a recipient’s benefits in the event of an overpayment in order to reduce “financial hardship on people with 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.
Social security overpayments: SSA reinstates 100% clawback, raising concerns for millions of beneficiaries
Social Security overpayments are once again facing full recovery as the SSA reinstates its 100% clawback policy. This decision, announced on March 10, 2025, means affected beneficiaries could see their entire monthly checks withheld.
Social Security to increase overpayment withholdings to 100% from 10%
The Social Security Administration said late Friday it is going to increase the amount it would claw back from Social Security recipients who received overpayments of their benefits, bringing the withholding back to 100% from 10%. The change would apply to new overpayments.
SSA tightens recovery rules for Social Security overpayments in 2025
The SSA’s Social Security overpayments recovery shifts gears, reversing leniency with a Social Security overpayment crackdown.
Social Security cracking down 100 per cent on overpayments to beneficiaries: What it means for you?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will begin recouping 100% of overpayments to beneficiaries starting March 27, the agency said in a notice Friday. That's a reversal of a March 2024 change to withhold only 10% of a recipient's benefits in event of an overpayment to reduce "financial hardship on people with overpayments,
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.
Social Security Overpayment Recovery Rate 2025: How much could the SSA claim from your checks in case of overpayment?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is moving forward with a controversial policy to fully reclaim overpaid benefits from recipients - even if it means taking 100% of their mo
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 "unnecessary harm" to some of the most vulnerable Americans.
Social Security announces increase in overpayment withholding rate beginning late March
Social Security beneficiaries will see an increase to their default overpayment withholding rate, the Social Security Administration announced Friday. The overpayment withholding rate will be increased to 100% of a person’s monthly benefit starting later this month.
Overpaid by Social Security? Agency reinstates plan to recover 100% of overpayments
The Social Security Administration overpays billions in benefits annually. The agency will increase its efforts to be repaid ...
Overpayments: SSA returns to withholding 100% of check
The Social Security Administration announced Friday it is changing how it will recoup overpayments. The SSA said it will ...