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Social Security overpayments: FAQ
Starting March 27, seniors and other Social Security beneficiaries will have 100% of their overpayment deducted from their monthly check, which will mean some will receive no funds, experts said.
Social Security could soon take 100% of your benefit check if you're overpaid. Here's what to know.
The policy could lead to hardship for some elderly Americans, Social Security advocates say. Here's what to know.
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, under proposed legislation.
Dave Ramsey issues Social Security reality check
Unfortunately, many older workers were slow adopters, which explains why roughly 40% of retired Americans have only Social Security benefits as income, per the National Institute on Retirement Security.
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.
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.
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.

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Social Security scraps far-reaching cuts to phone services

Could Social Security collapse? Columbus union member warns of risk of Musk, DOGE changes
A Columbus member of the federal workers' union is raising the alarm about the impact DOGE staff cuts and building closures ...
Social Security COLA Increase Sparks Warning: 'Seniors Will Be Struggling'
Mary Johnson, an independent Social Security analyst, said: "COLA doesn't keep pace with real inflation. The year-over-year ...
Attention Social Security beneficiaries: This is the change coming in March that will affect direct deposit and telephone service
The SSA ends the ability of beneficiaries to alter bank account information used for direct deposit over the phone, citing ...
Chaos around Social Security could create an opportunity for scammers
Changes afoot at the Social Security Administration could open the door to scammers trying to prey on the fears of older ...
Social Security, Medicare Bill Would Speed Up Benefits for Cancer Patients
Current law mandates patients with metastatic breast cancer must wait five months before earning any SSDI benefits.
‘Nose above the water’: Cuts to Social Security workforce will affect recipients
Carmen Oyola, a retired case manager for the New North Citizens' Council, is worried that recent changes to the Social ...
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 ...
I-Team: Social Security 'clawback' resuming
If you receive a social security check, a very big change may impact you starting this month. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle ...