The Social Security Administration has reduced the benefit withholding rate from 100% to 50% for Title II beneficiaries. This abrupt change has shocked advocates and may jeopardize the livelihood of many low-income individuals dependent on these benefits.
Beneficiaries now have a 90-day window to request lower repayments or waivers before automatic deductions are enforced. Failure to act promptly could lead to severe financial hardship, pushing some beneficiaries towards homelessness.
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