**Musk’s DOGE Plan Cuts Social Security: Millions Face Income Loss**

A recent change by the U.S. Social Security Administration is hitting retirees, disabled individuals, and survivors hard. Due to overpayments—often from errors—the government is now deducting up to 50% from monthly checks as part of Elon Musk’s controversial DOGE efficiency program.

📉 The deduction rate soared from 10% to 100% during Trump’s administration and has now been reduced to 50%, but the damage is done.

Beneficiaries are receiving warnings that they must act within 90 days to avoid losing half their income. For many reliant on Social Security, this is devastating.

💬 “Going from 10 to 100 to 50% in just 100 days? That’s financial whiplash,” said Richard Fiesta, leader of the Alliance for Retired Americans.

📌 **Why the Penalties?**

Overpayments occur when recipients fail to report life changes promptly or when the agency errs. Regardless of fault, the government demands repayment—fast.

Once notified, recipients have 90 days to appeal, request a waiver, or negotiate a lower repayment rate. Missing this deadline means losing 50% of their check monthly until the debt is settled.

⚠️ **Struggles from the Cuts**

Kate Lang from Justice in Aging warns that losing half a check can lead to poverty. “It’s better than losing everything, but for those paying rent or a mortgage, it’s still a disaster,” she stated.

🔍 While the administration claims people can negotiate repayment terms, there are no guarantees. Appeals are assessed individually, and assistance is hard to come by due to busy offices and long wait times.

👉 As many say: “We’re being punished for problems we didn’t create.”

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