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Social Security Changes: Payments, Adjustments, and Overpayment Warnings

8/4/2025

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Summary

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Social Security supports 67 million Americans, with 65% of retirees depending on these payments.
Payments are scheduled based on birth dates, with August checks on the 13th, 20th, and 27th.
Overpayments may lead to reduced checks; the SSA started withholding 50% of benefits for repayment on July 24.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) assists individuals with limited income, with August checks issued on August 1.
A projected 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 awaits inflation data.

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Story summary

Social Security supports 67 million Americans, with 65% of retirees depending on these payments.
Payments are scheduled based on birth dates, with August checks on the 13th, 20th, and 27th.
Overpayments may lead to reduced checks; the SSA started withholding 50% of benefits for repayment on July 24.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) assists individuals with limited income, with August checks issued on August 1.
A projected 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 awaits inflation data.