Withholding occurs when the SSA retains part of a monthly benefit payment until the overpayment debt is fully repaid.

Social Security payments in August will follow a normal schedule for Michigan retirees and others who receive money, however those who were previously overpaid by the Social Security Administration may see smaller benefit checks.

The first round of August Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will be sent out in 13 days. Social Security payments usually begin on the second Wednesday of every month,