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.
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
'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.
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).
social security fairness act changes retirees’ benefits
The Social Security Fairness Act, signed into law by former President Joe Biden, is set to bring significant changes to the retirement landscape in the United States in 2025. The Act eliminates two key provisions: the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO),
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,
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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 ...
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New law restores Social Security benefits for thousands of Nevada retirees
The Social Security Fairness Act will eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset, restoring benefits many public workers were previously denied.
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Asking Yourself ‘Now What?’ After Seeing The Social Security Fairness Act?
For those of you that have been affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision or the Government Pension Offset, this may be the most important article you read. The Social Security Agency at ...
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The New Social Security Law May Boost Your Benefits—What One Expert Wants You To Know
The law repealed two prior provisions: the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). The WEP reduced Social Security benefits for those who received ...
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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 ...
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What you need to know about Social Security changes
According to Carroll, if you had your benefit reduced by the Windfall Elimination Provision ... there will be a recalculation process," Carroll said. "This recalculation will not only ...
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Letter: Remember the ‘pillars’ of Social Security
The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) is a formula — legislated in 1983 — used to adjust down the Social Security worker benefits for people who receive “non-covered pensions” and ...
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Senators demand quick implementation of Social Security Fairness Act for police, teachers
The Social Security Fairness Act, recently signed into law, repeals penalties that reduced benefits for public ... unfairly penalized by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the ...