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Looming deadline could cut Social Security payments to 78%

A looming deadline could force Social Security to cover only about 78% of scheduled benefits, reducing payments by roughly $500 a month on average.

Published Aug 22, 2026, 10:08 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Social Security beneficiaries are facing a looming deadline that could result in significant cuts to their monthly payments.