India, March 22 -- The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced two key rule changes starting March 2025: one regarding identity verification and other about overpayments. Beginning March 27, beneficiaries who have been overpaid by mistake may see their entire monthly Social Security check withheld until the debt is fully recovered, a drastic increase from the previous 10% withholding limit.

This new rule applies to Social Security retirement, survivors, and disability benefits, and could leave some recipients without any payment while the debt is being collected.

The policy has raised an alarm among advocates and lawmakers, who warn that it could cause serious financial strain for seniors, disabled individuals, and others who...