The Social Security Fairness Act, enacted on January 5, 2025, marks a pivotal change for public servants by abolishing the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO).

While the law seeks to level the playing field for many federal employees, the sustainability of the Social Security system is now facing even more challenges.

It could take more than a year to adjust benefits and disburse retroactive payments following the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act — here’s how to prepare

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar celebrated the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act, which restores full benefits to 3.2 million public workers.

This is part one of a three-part series about making the most of the changes in Social Security benefits for federal employees brought about by the new Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA). Part two arrives on Saturday,

The Social Security Fairness Act retroactively reverses some 1983 reforms and increases benefits for some retired state and local government employees.

A new law put into effect in January will provide higher Social Security benefits to more than 3.2 million individuals who also have pension income.

C ongress passed the Social Security Fairness Act in late 2024, which was signed into law by the President in early January 2025. The new law repeals two provisions from the 1983

The Social Security Agency at this point does not have a specific timeframe as to when benefits will be adjusted.

A new law will provide Social Security benefit increases for more than 3.2 million individuals. Yet it may take more than a year before some see the money.