Retirees are paying the agency $100 for certified earnings records because "they're afraid of our systems going down." ...

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) instated the 50% overpayment recovery rate. This change could lead to withheld ...

People who receive Supplemental Social Security payments – benefits for low-income elderly or people with disabilities – will also see a change this month. SSI is paid on the first of the month and ...

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This is because payments need to be issued on a day when offices, phone lines and online services are available to claimants.