The Social Security Administration phases in new policies for overpayments
Social Security Administration phases in new policies for overpayments. Beneficants may have less money withheld from their monthly checks. Social Security beneficiaries who are on the hook to pay excess benefits back to the agency may have to pay back to their benefits. The agency is rolling out new policies to help pay back excess benefits to those who are overpaid.
Social Security slashes maximum repayment percentage possible per check to ensure corrections "do not unduly harm anyone" Social Security shake-up slashes the maximum repayment. SSA says corrections not "unduly harm" anyone. Social Security takes action on overpayments of more than $1 billion.
Social Security slashes amount of overpayments beneficiaries must pay back. Recipients will now have to pay back much less if they were inadvertently overpaid. Social Security recipients will now be less likely to be overpaid if they are inadvertently paid back. The move is part of a larger overhaul of the Social Security system.
Social Security Administration announces four steps to address overpayment issues. Social Security announced four steps on overpayments and "injustices" they have created. The agency says it will work to address the overpayment issue and the "injustice" it has caused. The announcement comes as Congress continues to work on the issue.
Social Security clawed back overpayments by docking 100% of benefits. Now it's capping it at 10%. The Social Security Administration said it's overhauling how it recovers benefits from people after outcry over its policies. Social Security said it was overhauling its policies after an outcry over the policies.
Social Security clawed back overpayments by docking 100% of benefits. Now it's capping it at 10%. The Social Security Administration said it's overhauling how it recovers benefits from people after outcry over its policies. Social Security said it was overhauling its policies after an outcry over the policies.
Social Security has known to cut down checks or remove benefits altogether in the case of an overpayment error. Social Security is known to have to cut checks down or remove them altogether. Woman's Social Security was cut over her dead brother's overpayment in the wake of his overpayment.
Social Security head promises to end overpayment error. Overpayment errors over years can lead to a lifetime of debt for seniors and those living with disabilities. Social Security chief: Social Security is a great program for seniors, those with disabilities and seniors with disabilities. Social Security can't afford to pay for long-term debt.