Overpayment Outrage KFF Health News / Cox Media Group Investigation

https://kffhealthnews.org/overpayment-outrage/ The Social Security Administration has been overpaying billions of dollars to people, many on disability — then demanding the money back, even if the government made the mistake, an investigation by KFF Health News and Cox Media Group revealed. The reporting has triggered a congressional hearing, additional Senate oversight of the agency, an apology from the head of the SSA to Congress, and an ongoing internal policy review. In early 2024, the head of Social Security announced sweeping policy changes to address concerns about overpayments.