Social Security’s COLA seen falling to 2.2% in 2026, leaving seniors struggling to keep pace
Over the last 20 years, the cost-of-living adjustment has averaged 2.6%, according to the Senior Citizens League.
New Social Security policy could cut off recipients’ benefits: Here’s how
The agency began mailing notices about the new 100% withholding rate at the end of March. People who received overpayments before March 27 will remain under the old 10% rule; after March 27, a ...
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Social Security Fairness Act: Retroactive Social Security payments on the way for first responders
Retroactive payments averaging $6,710 are being sent to eligible first responder retirees previously impacted by WEP and GPO, with higher monthly benefits beginning in April ...
US Social Security weighs phone service cuts, report says
The U.S. Social Security Administration is considering dramatically curtailing the phone services that 73 million retired and disabled Americans rely on to apply for and access their earned government ...
Social Security, facing pressure from DOGE, weighs big cuts to phone service
Agency considers ending phone program that helps with claims processing and is used by millions of elderly and disabled ...
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Elon Musk, DOGE shift slashing target to Social Security, Medicare
Elon Musk has talked about cutting programs like Social Security and Medicare, at odds with what President Donald Trump and ...
Musk muddies Trump’s messaging on Social Security and Medicare
The popular entitlement programs came with a warning label from Republican senators not to slash benefits as Democrats look ...
Under Trump, Social Security resumes what it once called ‘clawback cruelty’
Beginning March 27, to recover new overpayments, the Social Security Administration will automatically withhold 100% of ...
Social Security could soon take 100% of your benefit check if you're overpaid. Here's what to know.
The policy could lead to hardship for some elderly Americans, Social Security advocates say. Here's what to know.
Social Security Update: When Will Overpayments Start and Who's Impacted
Social Security to reclaim 100 percent of overpayments starting March 2025, reversing last year's policy to ease beneficiary hardships.
What New Government Funding Bill Means for Social Security
The new stopgap bill keeps Social Security operational, but critics argue it fails to address long-term solvency.