To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that not more than 10 percent of a monthly benefit may be withheld on account of overpayments.
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Overview
This bill changes how the Social Security Administration can recover overpaid benefits. Currently, the SSA could reduce monthly benefits by a larger percentage due to overpayments. This bill limits the reduction to no more than 10 percent of the monthly benefit, unless the overpayment was due to fraud or similar fault. It also establishes that this change will take effect immediately upon the bill’s passage.
Key provisions
- Limits the percentage of a monthly benefit that can be withheld for overpayments to 10 percent.
- Exceptions are made for overpayments resulting from fraud or similar fault.
- The change in withholding rules takes effect upon enactment of the bill.
Who is affected
- Social Security Recipients
- The Social Security Administration
Notable changes
- Reduces the potential for significant benefit reductions due to overpayments.
- Establishes a clear limit on the amount of a benefit that can be reduced.
Fiscal impact
This bill is expected to reduce the amount of funds the Social Security Administration collects through benefit overpayment recovery.
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