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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 for more than 2 million retired public servants.
Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act into law
The Social Security Fairness Act repeals WEP and GPO, two provisions that reduce or eliminate Social Security benefits for certain federal annuitants.
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.
Biden Signs Social Security Law That Boosts Benefits For Public Sector Retirees
President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law, repealing old provisions that reduced the amount of Social Security retirement benefits for public sector workers who receive pensions.
Biden Signs Bill to Raise Social Security Payments for Millions of Pensioners
Advocates say the Social Security Fairness Act rights a decades-old disparity, though it will also put strain on Social Security Trust Funds, which face a looming insolvency crisis.
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.
Retired Waco teachers cheer changes with Social Security Fairness Act
The new year may mean a little more money for some retired Texas teachers after President Biden signed a bill repealing Social Security provisions that curbed full benefits for some.
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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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In a landmark decision, Congress has repealed the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), a formula that previously reduced ...
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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 Benefits Increased for Some Americans: Here's Who's Impacted
Millions of Americans will see higher Social Security checks now that the windfall elimination provision (WEP) is abolished.
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 ...
‘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 ...