Will your Social Security check be cut? - The Motley Fool
Improper payments, generally overpayments, were made by the Social Security Administration between 2015 and 2022, totaling $72 billion. There are various reasons why overpayments occur; the most common error is failure to report changes involving income. By law, the Social Security Administration is required to collect overpayments. As of July 24, 2025, the Social Security Administration will raise the recovery rate from 10 percent to 50 percent. Before March 25, 2024, the recovery rate for overpayments was 100 percent. Trevor Jennewine, writing for The Motley Fool, discusses the options you have if you cannot afford to lose half your benefit checks. Read Mr. Jennewine’s article here…
If you encounter a situation involving recovery of an overpayment, know that the AMAC Foundation’s accredited Social Security Advisory Service provides guidance to thousands of seniors each year as they navigate these rules and regulations. The service is free and can be reached via telephone (888-750-2622) or email (SSAdvisor@AmacFoundation.org).
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