5 Wins for Federal Employees in Social Security Fairness Act

Five Wins for Federal Employees in the Social Security Fairness Act
This is part one of a three-part series about making the most of the changes in Social Security benefits for federal employees brought about by the new Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA). Part two arrives on Saturday,
What’s next for first responders after the passing of the Social Security Fairness Act
It could take more than a year to adjust benefits and disburse retroactive payments following the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act — here’s how to prepare
Congress Increases Social Security Benefits For Some State And Local Government Employees
The Social Security Fairness Act retroactively reverses some 1983 reforms and increases benefits for some retired state and local government employees.
Social Security Fairness Act Adds to Pressure on Safety Net
While the law seeks to level the playing field for many federal employees, the sustainability of the Social Security system is now facing even more challenges.
They fought for the Social Security Fairness Act. Now they're waiting to see benefit increases
A new law put into effect in January will provide higher Social Security benefits to more than 3.2 million individuals who also have pension income.
Asking Yourself ‘Now What?’ After Seeing The Social Security Fairness Act?
The Social Security Agency at this point does not have a specific timeframe as to when benefits will be adjusted.
'You worked it, you earned it': Cuellar celebrates passage of Social Security Fairness Act
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar celebrated the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act, which restores full benefits to 3.2 million public workers.
Social Security Fairness Act eliminating cuts in Social Security: how will it affect your pension?
The Social Security Fairness Act, enacted on January 5, 2025, marks a pivotal change for public servants by abolishing the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO).
Social Security Fairness Act increases benefits
C ongress passed the Social Security Fairness Act in late 2024, which was signed into law by the President in early January 2025. The new law repeals two provisions from the 1983
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David Gardner: Millions of government retirees get Social Security boost
In the waning days of the Biden administration, Congress passed legislation to remedy a longstanding complaint from people ...
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SSA: It could take more than a year to implement the WEP and GPO repeal
Though Congress acted on a bipartisan basis last year to pass legislation ending two controversial tax provisions that ...
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Republican Pressures Trump Official to Fast Track Social Security Payments
Representative Clay Higgins penned a letter to expedite payments for people affected by changes to the Social Security ...
Senators demand quick implementation of Social Security Fairness Act for police, teachers
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy is among a bipartisan group of 27 colleagues demanding immediate Social Security Fairness Act ...