Beneficiaries who owe money to the Social Security Administration will see lower amounts withheld from their monthly checks thanks to new policies. The agency will collect either 10% of the benefit or $10, whichever is greater. Beneficiaries can also qualify for a waiver to avoid paying back the excess benefits. These changes aim to reduce the burden on beneficiaries who have been overpaid.
A new rule states that food assistance will no longer reduce payments to certain beneficiaries of Supplemental Security Income (SSI). This means that those receiving SSI can now receive groceries or meals from family or friends without worrying about it affecting their monthly benefits. The change aims to address the complex and burdensome policies that impact people with disabilities and aims to simplify the application process for SSI.
