‘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 Security payments for about 2.8 million Americans, including those in
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 retirees in the United States. This landmark legislation aims to rectify long-standing reductions in Social Security benefits caused by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Will the Social Security Fairness Act Bankrupt SSA Trust Funds?
President Joe Biden stated the measure will raise Social Security benefits by an average of $360 monthly for 2.8 million recipients.
The Social Security Fairness Act Means More Money for Some. Here's Who Qualifies
The repeal of two provisions will boost Social Security payments for certain beneficiaries. Here's what we know so far.
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.
Social Security Update: Recipients to Get $4,320 in Backdated Payments
The Social Security Fairness Act is now law, and a year of backdated payments await nearly 3 million Americans.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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.
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 ...
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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.