Could Social Security Disability Be Garnished?

Social Security benefits and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments can be garnished to pay child support and alimony; court-ordered restitution to a crime victim; back taxes; and non-tax debt owed to a federal agency, such as student loans or some federally funded home loans.

How Much Can Social Security disability garnish?

How much of my pay can be garnished under an Administrative Wage Garnishment (AWG) order? Social Security can order your employer to deduct up to 15 percent of your disposable pay.

Can SSI be garnished for any reason?

SSI payments cannot be levied or garnished. Treasury's Financial Management Service can also offset, or reduce, your Social Security benefits to collect delinquent debts owed to other Federal agencies, such as student loans owed to the Department of Education.