The Social Security Administration is retreating from a recent policy change on the agency recovering overpayments that sparked concerns it could cause financial hardship for tens of thousands of ...

The Social Security Administration is backing off a plan it announced in March to withhold 100% of many beneficiaries’ monthly payments to claw back money the government had allegedly overpaid them.

Image of Social Security Administration logo at one of its offices, taken in 2022. Image of Social Security Administration logo at one of its offices, taken in 2022. GETTY The SSA also confirmed ...

The Trump administration has backed down on a plan to withhold Social Security checks from recipients who were allegedly overpaid by the government in the past. In March, the Social Security ...

Calling the Social Security Administration is often required to resolve a payment delay issue. Social Security payments are disbursed like clockwork every month, providing guaranteed income to ...

As a result, the Social Security Administration has had to retroactively entitle millions of individuals to benefits for a period that actually predates the enactment of the legislation.

Social Security Administration logo, taken at a office branch in April 2022. Social Security Administration logo, taken at a office branch in April 2022. GETTY Starting May 5, the White House ...