What is WEP and how did it affect the Social Security benefits of thousands?
In a landmark decision, Congress has repealed the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), a formula that previously reduced Social Security benefits for those receiving non-covered pensions. This change,
Millions of public workers are set to get higher Social Security benefits. Here's why
Public service workers, including some teachers, firefighters and police officers, may soon see their Social Security payments increase by hundreds of dollars monthly.
Social Security Fairness Act signed into law by Biden, enhancing retirement benefits for millions
New law means police officers, teachers and others with public pensions will now collect their full Social Security benefits.
Social Security Fairness Act brings retirement changes for nearly 3 million public pensioners. Here's what that means for retirees
Two provisions have been eliminated that reduced Social Security benefits for public workers who receive pensions. Here’s what that means for retirees.
Higher Social Security payments coming for millions of people from bill that Biden signed
President Biden has signed into law a measure that boosts Social Security payments for current and former public employees.
Sen. Collins celebrates expansion of Social Security benefits
President Joe Biden signed into law a bill that will increase Social Security benefits for millions of Americans, including thousands of Maine teachers, firefighters and police officers. Maine Sen. Susan Collins,
New law could boost Social Security checks for thousands of retired California teachers
The Social Security Fairness Act, signed by President Joe Biden on Sunday, will increase retirement benefits for many educators and other public sector workers, including nearly 290,000 in California.
Which Oklahomans will see boost in benefits under Biden's Social Security Fairness Act?
Millions of Americans and thousands of Oklahomans will get a boost in their Social Security benefits after President Joe Biden signed a new law.
Massachusetts public sector retirees celebrate signing of Social Security Fairness Act
Current and former public sector workers in Massachusetts are hailing the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act.
Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act to boost payments for some retirees: What to know
Teachers, firefighters, police and others who earn a separate pension for government work will now get their full Social Security benefits.
Millions will get higher Social Security benefits after Biden signs ‘fairness’ bill
"Americans who have worked hard all their lives to earn an honest living should be able to retire with economic security and dignity," Biden said.
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Biden signs windfall elimination provision repeal into law
The Social Security Fairness Act ends both the WEP and the government pension offset, increasing the Social Security checks ...
‘Tens of thousands’ in Maryland to see higher Social Security payments
In one of his final acts in the Oval Office, President Joe Biden signed a new law Sunday to increase the amount of Social ...
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Social Security: Will late payments be delivered?
On January 6, 2025, the Social Security Fairness Act will be signed into law, promising increased benefits for millions of ...
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WEP/GPO Repeal Brings Retroactive Benefits
A spokesperson for the National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems added "since the effective date of H.R 82 [the Social Security Fairness Act] is after December 2023, by law SSA has to ...
CT residents join President Biden at White House for bill signing; Thousands in CT to get lump sum payment
Bette Marafino, of West Hartford, a retired Tunxis Community College professor, introduced President Joe Biden.