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Social Security to start deducting for Overpayments - Newsweek
Originally, the overpayment reduction to benefits was 100% of the benefit amount until the debt was paid. In March 2024, the reduction was reduced to 10%. Then, in March 2025 it was changed back to 100%. As of April 2025 it has settled at 50%.
As you can see, there have been multiple changes to this policy lately. A discussed of overpayments and how they occur is explained by Aliss Higham reporting for Newsweek here…
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