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Elimination of WEP and GPO: Who Benefits in Each Case

The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), enacted in 1983, aimed to adjust Social Security benefits for workers also receiving a pension from non-Social Security-covered employment. This provision was ...
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Public Employees May Qualify for Higher Social Security Benefits Following WEP and GPO Repeal

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The recent changes in Social Security laws mean public employees affected by the Windfall Elimination ...
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Teachers, firefighters, police: The WEP repeal may have affected your Social Security

Social Security is a complex program that has undergone a number of changes since the program was signed into law in 1935. One of those changes? The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), which came to ...
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Will You Get Up to $1K More Each Month From the Social Security Fairness Act?

The Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden in January 2025 to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset. The law means retirees, and ...
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I Just Received a Giant Check from Social Security – What Should I Do with the Back Payments?

A sudden, surprise windfall from Social Security demands verifying eligibility and consulting a tax expert to manage potential tax liabilities. There are specific steps to take to maximize the ...