Social Security Fairness Act: Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) …
4 days ago · Call 1-800-772-1213 Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET. When the system asks, “How can I help you today?”, say “Fairness Act.” Then, you'll be asked a few …
Retroactive Payments to Begin from Repeal of Social Security’s WEP…
Feb 28, 2025 · The SSA can take an application by telephone for individuals who did not previously apply for their retirement benefit because of the WEP or GPO. If either of these …
Implementation of the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82)
The WEP formula reduced the Social Security benefits of individuals with pensions from employers who were not required to withhold Social Security taxes, but still qualified for Social …
Social Security to Pay Retroactive Benefits - TheStreet
Feb 26, 2025 · The Social Security Administration is expediting payments for those impacted by WEP and GPO. Find out who qualifies and when to expect your payment.
GPO-WEP Repeal Bill Signed; Clock Starts toward Retroactive
Jan 7, 2025 · The WEP reduces a Social Security benefit earned through employment covered that system of someone drawing a benefit from a retirement system that does not include it, …
Social Security Fairness Act Ends WEP & GPO Reductions - Thrivent
Feb 27, 2025 · Enacted in 1983, the WEP reduced Social Security benefits for people who worked fewer than 30 years in covered jobs and were eligible for a noncovered pension. The …
Report Shows Where Social Security GPO, WEP Reductions Hit
Oct 28, 2024 · The GPO and WEP are two separate provisions that reduce regular Social Security benefits for workers and family members if they receive pensions based on earnings …
Implementation of GPO/WEP Repeal: An Update – NCTR
Jan 17, 2025 · The Social Security Administration (SSA) has been urged by key members of the House of Representatives to create a plan to implement the Social Security Fairness Act, …
Biden Signs Social Security Fairness Act: When Do Higher …
The bill, which abolishes the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), passed both chambers of Congress with bipartisan support.
Social Security Fairness Act faces resistance ahead of landmark vote
Dec 16, 2024 · The Social Security Fairness Act, which passed the House in November by a 327-75 vote, aims to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension …