Social Security Update: When New Benefits Will Go Into Effect
Nov 13, 2024 · Now that the House of Representatives approved the Social Security Fairness Act, millions could be able to get higher Social Security benefits. The House approved the bill 325 to 75 and...
WEP/GPO Repeal Brings Retroactive Benefits
6 days ago · Retirees the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) affected are entitled to back payments for benefits they missed out on through 2024 under the Social Security Fairness Act. The Social Security Fairness Act passed the Senate in the early morning hours of Dec. 21 and was signed into law on Jan. 5, 2025.
Social Security Fairness Act: Windfall Elimination Provision …
Jan 2, 2025 · The Social Security Fairness Act, HR 82, concerning the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset, was signed into law on January 5, 2025. Upon implementation, the Social Security Fairness Act eliminates the reduction of Social Security benefits while entitled to public pensions from work not covered by Social Security. The ...
Biden signs windfall elimination provision repeal into law
Jan 6, 2025 · 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.
Congress Repeals WEP and GPO with Passage of Social Security …
On December 21, 2024, the U.S. Congress passed the Social Security Fairness Act, which repeals two federal laws – the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO).
WEP and GPO Bill Passes in Congress - FedSmith
Dec 21, 2024 · The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) reduces the Social Security income of local, state and federal retired employees who worked in jobs covered by Social Security (i.e. private sector jobs) and who also get a government annuity from their non-Social Security covered government employment.
US – Law Signed that Ends Windfall Elimination Provision
On January 5, 2025, the Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law. It removes the longstanding Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) reduction that applied to the U.S. Social Security benefits of persons who concurrently receive a U.S. Social Security benefit and another pension or benefit based on work not covered under the U.S. Social Security program. The …
Senate passes Social Security bill to repeal WEP and GPO
Dec 21, 2024 · The legislation to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset has been reintroduced each Congress for decades but had not received a vote in either chamber until just this year. The House previously passed the bill in November.
Legislation to eliminate WEP and GPO clears the House
Nov 13, 2024 · The House passed the Social Security Fairness Act Tuesday evening in a vote of 327 to 75, bringing the removal of the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset closer than ever to reality. Social Security’s WEP and GPO have been around for decades.
Senate Passes Bill to Repeal WEP & GPO After Cassidy Successfully ...
Dec 21, 2024 · WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) celebrated the passage of his bill to fully repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) following his months-long effort to secure a vote.