Social Security checks will arrive on time this July — but some recipients may soon be in for a surprise. Starting later this month, the Social Security Administration plans to withhold up to 50% of monthly benefits from people it says were overpaid and haven’t started paying the money back.

Social Security payments for July 2025 will be headed out soon. Here's the upcoming schedule so you know exactly when to expect to get paid.

The Social Security Administration, which overpays billions in benefits annually, will start withholding some benefits sent to overpaid recipients.