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1st round of Mar. Social Security payments goes out today

Major Social Security Changes in March 2025—And How It Affects You

Learn about the sweeping changes to Social Security in March 2025, from major policy reforms impacting millions to heightened enforcement measures.

USA TODAY · 2d

Social Security overpaid me, do I need to pay it back? What to know about latest change

If you were overpaid by Social Security, you may not see payments after March until it's paid back. Here's what to know

Washington Examiner on MSN · 18h

Second round of March Social Security payments goes out in six days

The second round of March’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to a group of retirees in six days. Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments.

Social Security COLA Increase Sparks Warning

mlive · 11h

Latest Social Security COLA prediction says 2026 increase will be disappointing

As the costs of goods continues to increase nationwide, Social Security benefit adjustments aren't expected to keep up.

Newsweek on MSN · 17h

Social Security COLA Increase Sparks Warning: 'Seniors Will Be Struggling'

The Social Security Administration (SSA) pays out billions of dollars in benefits every month to nearly 70 million recipients. These benefits are, more often than

MarketWatch · 1d

Social Security’s COLA seen falling to 2.2% in 2026, leaving seniors struggling to keep pace

Over the last 20 years, the cost-of-living adjustment has averaged 2.6%, according to the Senior Citizens League.

Social Security Backtracks on DOGE Phone Service Cuts

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Social Security scraps far-reaching cuts to phone services after Post report

The agency will move ahead with a much narrower revision eliminating direct deposit changes by phone amid DOGE fraud concerns.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

US Social Security Says It Will Retain Most Phone Services

The statement from the agency came after the Washington Post earlier reported that Social Security Administration had considered ending telephone service for claims processing and

CBS News on MSN · 16h

Social Security to curtail some toll-free phone services

Social Security will no longer let people change bank information by phone, alleging the practice is behind direct deposit fraud.

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What happens to Social Security, TSA and other programs if the federal government shuts down?

Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are on edge as the Senate struggles to reach a deal ahead of Friday night's looming ...

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Social Security, Medicare Bill Would Speed Up Benefits for Cancer Patients

Current law mandates patients with metastatic breast cancer must wait five months before earning any SSDI benefits.

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Social Security says it will restart clawing back 100% of overpayments to beneficiaries

The Social Security Administration said it will restart a policy that had caused financial distress for some beneficiaries.

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Gallego bill would cap what seniors owe Social Security for overpayments. Here's how

People who received Social Security overpayments in error would be protected from paying back more than 10 years of money, ...

DOGE plans to close nearly 50 Social Security offices; see the list

The closures total to over $15 million in estimated federal saving, according to the temporary government organization.

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Social Security overpayments: Tips to prevent them

Social Security overpays its recipients by billions of dollars every year — and then asks for the money back. Here are some ...

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Elon Musk’s paranoid conspiracy theory about Social Security, explained

Pinned to the top of Elon Musk’s X account is a six-minute clip of his recent three-hour interview with the podcaster Joe ...

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Chaos around Social Security could create an opportunity for scammers

Changes afoot at the Social Security Administration could open the door to scammers trying to prey on the fears of older ...

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