You Could Still Lose Half Your Benefits: Social Security Reduces Overpayment Withholding Rate, Experts Warn Of Fallout

A recent shift in how the Social Security Administration handles benefit overpayments may offer partial relief — but it still comes with serious consequences. Effective April 25, the SSA began withholding up to 50% of monthly Title II benefits, such as retirement, disability, or survivor payments, from those who received overpayments. While that's a step back from the previously announced 100% clawback, experts say the new policy can still leave retirees and other beneficiaries in financial dist