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
Ohio Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown said during a recent floor debate that people who paid into Social Security for the required amount of time should receive their full benefits.
The Windfall Elimination Provision: Protecting Social Security fairness
The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) can significantly impact your Social Security benefits if you receive a pension from a job where you didn't pay Social Security taxes. Learn how this provision works and who it affects.
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."
Social Security Fairness Act passes Senate, set to become law
The bill, which heads to President Biden’s desk, repeals provisions that reduce benefits for thousands of public services workers in CT.
Every Senator Who Voted Against Social Security Increase
Only Republicans voted against the bill, which will see limitations on Social Security benefits for some 3 million Americans repealed.
Terry Savage: Social Security Fairness Act passes
It essentially repeals the WEP and GPO– two acronyms familiar to the nearly 3 American retirees who found their earned Social Security benefits reduced by the“ Windfall Elimination Provision” and the“ Government Pension Offset.
Social Security Fairness Act passes in the Senate
Millions of retired public service workers will get a boost in their Social Security benefits. Supporters say it closes a big gap in coverage. But it comes at a steep cost.
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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 ...
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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Senate vote sends bill boosting Social Security benefits for 15,000 Alaskans to Biden’s desk
The bill would repeal benefit reductions affecting people who spent part of their career working for an employer not ...
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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 ...
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What impact will the WEP have on Social Security payments?
However, a lesser-known regulation, the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), can significantly impact the benefits ...