Social Security Fairness Act – Will the New Law Increase Benefits for All Public Workers?
The Social Security Fairness Act, signed into law on January 5, 2025, is a significant victory for public servants, including teachers, police officers, and firefighters. This law eliminates the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO)—two rules that previously reduced or eliminated Social Security benefits for retirees with public pensions. While this change … Read more
