Social Security Benefits Increase For Retirees In April 2025 – Fairness Act Eliminates WEP And GPO Cuts

Social Security Benefits Increase For Retirees In April 2025 – Fairness Act Eliminates WEP And GPO Cuts

In January 2025, the Social Security Fairness Act was enacted, marking a pivotal change for numerous retirees across the United States.  This legislation eliminates the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), provisions that previously reduced Social Security benefits for individuals receiving pensions from non-Social Security-covered employment.  As a result, starting in … Read more

5 Ways the Social Security Fairness Act Impacts Your Benefits

5 Ways the Social Security Fairness Act Impacts Your Benefits

The Social Security Fairness Act, signed into law by President Joe Biden on January 5, 2025, marks a significant shift in retirement benefits for many public sector employees. This legislation repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), provisions that previously reduced Social Security benefits for those receiving certain public pensions. … Read more