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In a landmark decision, Congress has repealed the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), a formula that previously reduced Social Security benefits for those receiving non-covered pensions.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.
Biden Signs Social Security Fairness Act: When Do Higher Payments Start?
For decades, Americans have seen lower Social Security checks if they fall into the circumstances under the WEP and GPO.
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,
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 bill enhancing benefits for millions
Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act, expanding benefits for retired Americans, including firefighters, police officers and teachers.
Millions to get higher Social Security payments under new law
President Biden on Sunday signed a measure into law that will boost Social Security payments for nearly 3 million current and former public employees.
Biden signs bill to increase Social Security benefits for millions of teachers, nurses, others in public service
President Joe Biden on Sunday signed the Social Security Fairness Act, paving the way for nearly 3 million public workers to boost their Social Security benefits. The Social Security Fairness Act clears the way for teachers,
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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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.