Why US Congress restored Social Security benefits for public-sector retirees
Social Security is an earned benefit. You become eligible by paying the payroll tax during your working years, and the amount you get is geared to your wage history - with a glaring exception.
A Long-Awaited Victory: Public Workers Set To Receive Higher Social Security Benefits After Senate Passes Social Security Fairness Act
On Dec. 21, the U.S. Senate passed the Social Security Fairness Act, a bipartisan bill to eliminate reductions in social security benefits for millions of Americans. With a vote of 76-20, the bill now heads to President Joe Biden's desk for final approval.
Social Security Fairness Act awaits Biden's approval
Two long-standing rules "detested" but millions of public-sector workers for the reductions they make to Social Security benefits may soon go away at a cost of $190 billion.
Social Security benefits boosted for millions in bill headed to Biden’s desk
The U.S. Senate approved a broadly bipartisan bill early Saturday that would increase Social Security benefits for millions of Americans with pensions by ending two of the program’s policies in place for decades — the windfall elimination provision and government pension offset.
Senate advances Social Security Fairness Act
The U.S. Senate passed a bill early Saturday that would boost Social Security benefits for millions of Americans. The legislation would repeal the windfall elimination provision (WEP) and the government pension offset (GPO).
Social Security Fairness Act could restore benefits for millions, but policies still cause hardship
"In essence, this money has been stolen from all of us for all these years," said an 84-year-old woman whose late husband's Social Security benefits were slashed. "It's not fair."
Bill to Increase Social Security Benefits for Some Retired Federal Workers Nears Approval
Key Takeaways The Social Security Fairness Act, passed Saturday by the Senate, would end rules that reduce benefits for retired federal workers who get other benefits, such as a pension from a state or local government or disability,
Senate passes Social Security benefits boost for many public service retirees
The Senate passed legislation early Saturday to boost Social Security payments for millions of people, pushing a longtime priority for former public employees through Congress in one of its last acts for the year.
Senate approves bill to expand Social Security to millions of Americans
Legislation now headed to President Biden's desk comes with the Social Security Administration staffed at a 50-year low.
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More! on the windfall elimination provision and government pension offset
The motion was agreed to with 73 yeas and 27 nays which could mean higher Social Security benefits for CSRS retirees if ...
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WEP/GPO Repeal Has Retroactive Benefits
The passage of the Social Security Fairness Act would mean Social Security beneficiaries affected by the WEP and/or GPO will receive benefits that are no longer reduced and on top of that, are ...
Social Security: What To Expect in 2025
Social Security recipients will see changes to their entitlements in the New Year, with the maximum benefit for 2025 at ...
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Bill to repeal windfall elimination provision clears a key Senate hurdle
The Senate voted 73-27 to invoke cloture on the Social Security Fairness Act, clearing the way for a final vote to pass the ...
Is Social Security’s Windfall Elimination Provision Fair?
There is support for a House vote in Congress to eliminate this provision. This article is written to provide you with the reasoning for WEP.
El Paso leaders laud benefit hike despite $200B Social Security cost concerns
The Social Security Fairness Act, recently passed by the U.S. Congress, is set to significantly increase benefits for public ...
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How will the WEP and GPO affect Social Security?
Navigating the complexities of Social Security can be daunting, especially with provisions like the Windfall Elimination ...