New Social Security clawback policy starts this week: What to know

New Social Security clawback policy starts this week: What to know

A major change in how the Social Security Administration (SSA) treats its overpayments is set to kick in Thursday.

Social Security Overpayment Rules Are Changing Once Again - Strohschein Law Group

For the past year, Social Security beneficiaries have gotten a break from the sometimes-devastating policy of withholding 100 percent of benefits if the beneficiary was overpaid. Effective March 27, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will reinstate the 100 percent policy to recover overpayments, reverting from the previous 10 percent withholding rate established in early 2024. This change is anticipated to recoup approximately $7 bil…