{"id":120755,"date":"2025-06-14T11:37:13","date_gmt":"2025-06-14T11:37:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/can-a-collection-agency-garnish-social-security\/"},"modified":"2025-06-14T11:37:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-14T11:37:13","slug":"can-a-collection-agency-garnish-social-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/can-a-collection-agency-garnish-social-security\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a collection agency garnish social security?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/can-a-collection-agency-garnish-social-security\/#Can_a_collection_agency_garnish_social_security\" title=\"Can a collection agency garnish social security?\">Can a collection agency garnish social security?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/can-a-collection-agency-garnish-social-security\/#Is_there_a_limit_to_how_much_a_collection_agency_can_garnish_from_social_security\" title=\"Is there a limit to how much a collection agency can garnish from social security?\">Is there a limit to how much a collection agency can garnish from social security?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/can-a-collection-agency-garnish-social-security\/#Can_a_collection_agency_garnish_both_social_security_retirement_benefits_and_disability_benefits\" title=\"Can a collection agency garnish both social security retirement benefits and disability benefits?\">Can a collection agency garnish both social security retirement benefits and disability benefits?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/can-a-collection-agency-garnish-social-security\/#What_types_of_debts_can_collection_agencies_garnish_social_security_for\" title=\"What types of debts can collection agencies garnish social security for?\">What types of debts can collection agencies garnish social security for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/can-a-collection-agency-garnish-social-security\/#Can_a_collection_agency_garnish_my_social_security_benefits_without_a_court_order\" title=\"Can a collection agency garnish my social security benefits without a court order?\">Can a collection agency garnish my social security benefits without a court order?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/can-a-collection-agency-garnish-social-security\/#Is_there_a_way_to_stop_a_collection_agency_from_garnishing_my_social_security_benefits\" title=\"Is there a way to stop a collection agency from garnishing my social security benefits?\">Is there a way to stop a collection agency from garnishing my social security benefits?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/can-a-collection-agency-garnish-social-security\/#Can_a_collection_agency_garnish_my_spouses_social_security_benefits_for_my_debts\" title=\"Can a collection agency garnish my spouse&#8217;s social security benefits for my debts?\">Can a collection agency garnish my spouse&#8217;s social security benefits for my debts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/can-a-collection-agency-garnish-social-security\/#Can_a_collection_agency_garnish_survivor_benefits_from_social_security\" title=\"Can a collection agency garnish survivor benefits from social security?\">Can a collection agency garnish survivor benefits from social security?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/can-a-collection-agency-garnish-social-security\/#Can_a_collection_agency_garnish_Supplemental_Security_Income_SSI_benefits\" title=\"Can a collection agency garnish Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits?\">Can a collection agency garnish Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/can-a-collection-agency-garnish-social-security\/#What_happens_if_a_collection_agency_garnishes_my_social_security_benefits_and_I_cannot_afford_to_pay_my_living_expenses\" title=\"What happens if a collection agency garnishes my social security benefits and I cannot afford to pay my living expenses?\">What happens if a collection agency garnishes my social security benefits and I cannot afford to pay my living expenses?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/can-a-collection-agency-garnish-social-security\/#Can_a_collection_agency_garnish_social_security_benefits_for_medical_debt\" title=\"Can a collection agency garnish social security benefits for medical debt?\">Can a collection agency garnish social security benefits for medical debt?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/can-a-collection-agency-garnish-social-security\/#Is_there_a_statute_of_limitations_on_how_long_a_collection_agency_can_garnish_social_security_benefits\" title=\"Is there a statute of limitations on how long a collection agency can garnish social security benefits?\">Is there a statute of limitations on how long a collection agency can garnish social security benefits?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_collection_agency_garnish_social_security\"><\/span>Can a collection agency garnish social security?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, a collection agency can garnish a portion of your social security benefits to pay off outstanding debts. However, there are certain limitations to how much they can garnish.<\/p>\n<p>Social security benefits are generally protected from garnishment by private creditors. However, there are some exceptions, one of which is owing money to the federal government.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_limit_to_how_much_a_collection_agency_can_garnish_from_social_security\"><\/span>Is there a limit to how much a collection agency can garnish from social security?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, there is a limit to how much a collection agency can garnish. They can take up to 15% of your benefits, but never more than what is allowed under federal law.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_collection_agency_garnish_both_social_security_retirement_benefits_and_disability_benefits\"><\/span>Can a collection agency garnish both social security retirement benefits and disability benefits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, a collection agency can garnish both social security retirement benefits and disability benefits if you owe a debt that is eligible for garnishment.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_types_of_debts_can_collection_agencies_garnish_social_security_for\"><\/span>What types of debts can collection agencies garnish social security for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Collection agencies can garnish social security for various types of debts, including federal student loans, federal taxes, and other federal debts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_collection_agency_garnish_my_social_security_benefits_without_a_court_order\"><\/span>Can a collection agency garnish my social security benefits without a court order?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, in certain cases, a collection agency can garnish your social security benefits without a court order if you owe certain types of debts to the federal government.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_way_to_stop_a_collection_agency_from_garnishing_my_social_security_benefits\"><\/span>Is there a way to stop a collection agency from garnishing my social security benefits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are ways to stop a collection agency from garnishing your social security benefits, such as setting up a payment plan or negotiating a settlement.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_collection_agency_garnish_my_spouses_social_security_benefits_for_my_debts\"><\/span>Can a collection agency garnish my spouse&#8217;s social security benefits for my debts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, a collection agency cannot garnish your spouse&#8217;s social security benefits for your debts. They can only garnish the benefits of the person who owes the debt.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_collection_agency_garnish_survivor_benefits_from_social_security\"><\/span>Can a collection agency garnish survivor benefits from social security?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, a collection agency can garnish survivor benefits from social security if the person receiving the benefits owes a debt that is subject to garnishment.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_collection_agency_garnish_Supplemental_Security_Income_SSI_benefits\"><\/span>Can a collection agency garnish Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are generally protected from garnishment by collection agencies because they are meant to provide for basic living expenses.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_collection_agency_garnishes_my_social_security_benefits_and_I_cannot_afford_to_pay_my_living_expenses\"><\/span>What happens if a collection agency garnishes my social security benefits and I cannot afford to pay my living expenses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If a collection agency garnishes your social security benefits and you cannot afford to pay your living expenses, you may be able to request a hardship exemption to reduce or stop the garnishment.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_collection_agency_garnish_social_security_benefits_for_medical_debt\"><\/span>Can a collection agency garnish social security benefits for medical debt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, a collection agency can garnish social security benefits for medical debt if the debt is owed to the federal government or another eligible creditor.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_statute_of_limitations_on_how_long_a_collection_agency_can_garnish_social_security_benefits\"><\/span>Is there a statute of limitations on how long a collection agency can garnish social security benefits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There is no statute of limitations on how long a collection agency can garnish social security benefits for federal debts, so it is important to address the debt as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, while a collection agency can garnish social security benefits for certain types of debts, there are limitations to how much they can take and ways to stop or reduce the garnishment. 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