Social Security Fairness Act

Their Social Security benefits were slashed. Now they’re getting hundreds — maybe thousands — of dollars back under new law Biden just signed.
Retired public workers will get check adjustments and retro pay under the recently signed Social Security Fairness Act.
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.
The Social Security Fairness Act: What we know so far
The Social Security Fairness Act eliminates the reduction of Social Security benefits based on your work record or the work record of your spouse or former spouse while entitled to a public pension from work not covered by Social Security,
Who gets increased Social Security benefits? What to know after President Biden signs bill
With President Joe Biden signing a bill over the weekend to improve Social Security benefits for millions of public sector workers, many Americans may be wondering if they qualify for what the White House is calling the first expansion of such assistance in 20 years.
These are the main changes to Social Security implemented by Biden
President Joe Biden is set to sign the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82) this Monday, a landmark reform aimed at rectifying long-standing provisions that have reduced retirement benefits for public employees in the United States and Puerto Rico.
Who Is Affected By The Social Security Fairness Act And What To Do Next
Over 2 million Social Security beneficiaries had their retirement incomes reduced because of two programs. Here's how the ...
Social Security's 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2025 Was Disappointing. Will 2026 Be Any Better?
The first Social Security checks with 2025's 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) have gone out, with more coming in the ...
What Donald Trump’s Presidency Could Mean For Social Security
President-elect Donald Trump's plans to protect Social Security benefits could give retirees more money in their pockets, but ...
Social Security update: February direct payment worth $967 goes out in 22 days
The next Supplemental Security Income payments are scheduled to be distributed on Jan. 31 because the next day is a Saturday.
PowerSchool says hackers stole students’ sensitive data, including Social Security numbers, in data breach
In an FAQ obtained by TechCrunch, PowerSchool confirms it negotiated with the threat actors responsible for the breach.
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Social Security Recipients Need A Benefit Statement For Tax Season: Here's Where To Find It
Tax season is almost here. If you receive Social Security benefits, you'll need your benefit statement to find out if you ...
The biggest Social Security changes taking effect in 2025
As we step into 2025, you may be setting financial goals. While you're at it, you should also keep tabs on the Social ...
Cooling COLA: 2024 Social Security Benefits Up 3.2% Amid Lower Inflation
The average Social Security payment will rise by more than $50 per month starting in January, thanks to the federal ...
A Big Social Security Change Proposed by President-Elect Donald Trump May Be Bad News for Retirees
During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump signaled support for ending the decades-long practice of taxing Social ...
Are Social Security Offices Open Today? List of Closures by State
On January 9, all Social Security offices and federal agencies will be closed in honor of the late President Jimmy Carter.