Ending unfair penalties – Removal of WEP and GPO brings back full benefits for millions of retirees – They will receive boosts of up to $1,100 in their checks due to new Social Security law.
In January 2025, countless public sector retirees in the U.S. received more than just a new calendar year. They now have a corrected approach to long-standing cuts in Social Security benefits. Thanks to the recently enacted Social Security Equality Act, two major controversial rules—the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO)—have been […]
Retirees impacted by WEP and GPO to receive retroactive payments sooner than expected – Federal News Network
Retirements who receive retroactive payments earlier than expected due to WEP and GPO impact The Social Security Administration said it has begun distribution of retrospective WEP and GPO payments, many of which will be processed in stages throughout March. Drew Friedman@dfriedmanwed February 25, 2025 6:24pm Please read for 3 minutes Social Security beneficiaries affected by […]