5 Wins for Federal Employees in Social Security Fairness Act

Social Security Fairness Act eliminating cuts in Social Security: how will it affect your pension?
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).
What’s next for first responders after the passing of the Social Security Fairness Act
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
Five Wins for Federal Employees in the Social Security Fairness Act
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,
Congress Increases Social Security Benefits For Some State And Local Government Employees
The Social Security Fairness Act retroactively reverses some 1983 reforms and increases benefits for some retired state and local government employees.
'You worked it, you earned it': Cuellar celebrates passage of Social Security Fairness Act
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar celebrated the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act, which restores full benefits to 3.2 million public workers.
Why benefit increases prompted by the Social Security Fairness Act may be difficult to implement
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.
Asking Yourself ‘Now What?’ After Seeing The Social Security Fairness Act?
The Social Security Agency at this point does not have a specific timeframe as to when benefits will be adjusted.
Social Security Fairness Act Adds to Pressure on Safety Net
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.
Social Security Fairness Act increases benefits
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
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David Gardner: Millions of government retirees get Social Security boost
In the waning days of the Biden administration, Congress passed legislation to remedy a longstanding complaint from people ...
5 Social Security Changes That Happened in January 2025
In 2025, the definition of a Social Security credit rose to $1,810 in earnings. However, this shouldn't be too worrisome for ...
Senators demand quick implementation of Social Security Fairness Act for police, teachers
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy is among a bipartisan group of 27 colleagues demanding immediate Social Security Fairness Act ...
New law boosts retirement benefits for public workers, but raises funding concerns
(WJAR) — A new federal law is set to boost retirement benefits for more than 3 million public sector employees. The Social ...