Stimulus Check Payment ‘Error’ Triggers Calls for Social Security Investigation

Reports have indicated that the Social Security Administration is demanding repayments.

A stimulus check issued by the IRS is seen in San Antonio, Texas, on April 23, 2020. Eric Gay/AP Photo File

Several U.S. senators are seeking answers from the Social Security Administration (SSA) after the agency sent out repayment requests to recipients who also got COVID-19 stimulus payments.

Over the past week, a number of regional media outlets have published reports citing Social Security recipients saying they received the notices from the agency to repay it.