5 Wins for Federal Employees in Social Security Fairness Act

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,
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
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 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 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.
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The Windfall Elimination Provision: Protecting Social Security fairness
The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) is a critical formula that can reduce your Social Security retirement benefits if you receive a pension from employment where Social Security taxes ...
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SSA: It could take more than a year to implement the WEP and GPO repeal
a bill repealing Social Security’s windfall elimination provision and government pension offset to then-President Biden’s desk last year, they didn’t provide the agency with any extra money ...
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The repeal of WEP and GPO: A victory for Social Security beneficiaries
This article was originally published here and submitted to Richland Source for publishing. The repeal of the Windfall ...
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Social Security Fairness Act Signed by Biden: What It Means for Your Retirement
The law eliminates two Social Security policies that reduced benefits for retirees with a public pension: the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO).
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Preparing retirees for changes in Social Security Fairness Act
SO THE PURPOSE WAS TO ELIMINATE THE GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET AND THE WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION. SO THOSE ARE TWO PROVISIONS OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION THAT BASICALLY SAY IF ...
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How the Social Security Fairness Act could affect you
According to the Social Security Administration, the agency is still “evaluating how to implement the act.” The repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset ...
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Murkowski joins Colleagues in Calling for Quick Implementation of the Social Security Fairness Act
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) joined 27 colleagues in calling for the immediate implementation of the Social Security ...