lactation. 1. the secretion of milk by the breasts; it is thought to be brought about by action of progesterone and estrogen and specific pituitary hormones, such as lactogenic hormone (prolactin).
(If you receive SSI, those benefits cannot be garnished under any circumstance.) How much can actually be garnished depends on what you owe for. If you owe back taxes to the IRS, 15 percent of your Social Security benefits can be taken each month until the debt is paid in full. The government uses the Federal Payment Levy Program to garnish your payments. If you owe money on a student loan -- it doesn't matter how long ago you were in school -- the first $750 of your monthly benefits is off-limits to garnishment. After that, the government can shave off up to 15 percent.
The Treasury has set a deadline of March 1 to stop sending paper Social Security checks. | AP. The Treasury has set a deadline of March 1 to stop sending paper Social Security checks. | AP. Your Social Security check will no longer come via snail mail starting March 1. In less than two months, the government will stop sending paper checks for Social Security, disability and other benefits in an effort to cut costs. Instead, the Treasury Department will distribute funds electronically, either via direct deposit or on a prepaid Direct Express card.