Starting in July, the federal agency will start withholding 50% of a person’s check if they’ve received an overpayment of their benefits. The withholding, officially part of what’s known as the Treasury Offset Program, will remain until the extra benefits are repaid.

The Social Security Administration will be cutting some American’s checks in half starting later this month to recoup nearly $72 billion in improper payments. People who have received more Social Security benefits than needed can expect their monthly payments to be cut in half by around July 24 until the overpayment is repaid.

Those who get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will receive their July 2025 payment Tuesday, July 1. The Social Security Administration suggests that if you don't receive your payment on the expected date, allow three additional mailing days before contacting the agency; most arrive timely because 99% of beneficiaries are paid electronically.