Here's when September's Social Security payments will be paid

WASHINGTON — Some Social Security recipients are set to receive September's payments this week, but certain people may see smaller checks this month.

The smaller benefit checks come after the Social Security Administration announced it would start withholding 50% of a recipient's monthly check to make up for any The administration began withholding the benefits in July after sending out notices to recipients in late April.

The agency will withhold benefits until the overpayment is repaid.

Previously, the Biden administration capped the clawback rate at 10% for one year after reports that some had been forced into financial hardship due to the prior 100% clawback rate.

Social Security payments are typically paid out on the second, third or fourth Wednesday of each month, depending on a