Musk’s DOGE Plan Cuts Social Security — Millions Now Losing Half

A growing financial crisis is unfolding as cost-cutting reforms hit America’s most vulnerable.

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A recent shift by the U.S. Social Security Administration is sending shockwaves through the retiree and disability communities. Due to widespread overpayments — often caused by internal errors — the agency is now reclaiming funds by automatically deducting up to 50% from monthly checks.

This change is linked to cost-reduction policies under Elon Musk’s controversial government efficiency department: DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency). Originally introduced during the Trump era, deduction rates spiked from 10% to a staggering 100%. While recently reduced to 50%, the damage for many is already done.

> “From 10 to 100 to 50% in 100 days? That’s financial whiplash,”

— Richard Fiesta, Alliance for Retired Americans

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Who’s Affected?

Retirees

Disabled individuals

Survivors and dependents

Millions rely on Social Security as their primary or only source of income. Now, they’re receiving official letters warning that unless action is taken within 90 days, they’ll start losing half their monthly benefit.

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Why the Cuts?

Overpayments happen for many reasons:

Delayed reporting of income or living status changes

Errors made by the Social Security Administration itself

Regardless of who’s responsible, the government demands the money back — fast.

Beneficiaries must appeal, request a waiver, or negotiate a reduced rate — all within 90 days. If they miss the deadline, deductions begin automatically.

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“Punished for Mistakes We Didn’t Make”

> “Even losing half a check can push someone into poverty.”

— Kate Lang, Justice in Aging

Many recipients say they weren’t even aware of any mistake until they got the repayment notice. And while the administration claims repayment terms can be adjusted, overwhelmed offices and long wait times leave most Americans without support.

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What You Can Do:

Check your benefit letters carefully

File an appeal or waiver request within 90 days

Contact advocacy groups like Justice in Aging for help

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This is just the beginning of a wider reckoning over how the U.S. government handles benefit programs — and the role Musk’s DOGE initiative may continue to play.

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