The Social Security Administration, which overpays billions in benefits annually, will start withholding some benefits sent to overpaid recipients.

Some Social Security recipients may soon notice a change in their payments. That's because the administration will withhold up to 50% of monthly payments for those who received overpayments in previous years.

Regular payments will continue on their standard schedule throughout July 2025. However, recipients who received overpayment notices beginning April 25, 2025, may see their payments reduced starting approximately July 24, 2025. The SSA provides a 90-day notice period between issuing overpayment notifications and beginning benefit withholding.