SSA is sending out letters about overpayments: Here’s what it means for your check
If you've recently received a letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA), you're not alone, and the news inside may not be good. The agency has resumed a stricter policy on recovering overpaid benefits, and many Americans are now being told they owe money back. As of March, 2025, the SSA began mailing out notices to individuals who were paid more than they should have been, demanding repayment and warning of deductions from future checks.Social Security 2025: Common reasons why your payments could stopNew SSA rules could affect your check, here's how to protect yourselfSocial Security benefits serve as a financial lifeline for nearly 69 million Americans, especially retirees and individuals with disabilities. Given the scale of distribution, it's not uncommon for payment errors to occur. But now, the consequences for those errors, whether caused by SSA or the recipient, […]
