The check could offset a lower Cost of Living Adjustment forecast for benefits paid in 2026, a leading seniors group has said.

The Social Security Administration is tightening its rules on Social Security overpayment. Beneficiaries could see 100% withholding, a jump from the current 10% rate.

Social Security will no longer let people change bank information by phone, alleging the practice is behind direct deposit fraud.

The statement from the agency came after the Washington Post earlier reported that Social Security Administration had considered ending telephone service for claims processing and