You could get up to $360 more with the Social Security Fairness Act in April
The Social Security Fairness Act is set to transform the benefits landscape for millions of Americans and recipients will soon see significant increases in their benefits, thanks to the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset.
Social Security Fairness Act: What should you do right now if you qualify for the benefit increase?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is making a major change to benefit payments for millions of people. As a result of the implementation of the Social Security Fairness Act,
Social Security Fairness Act Retroactive Benefits Expedited
The Social Security Administration is expediting Social Security Fairness Act benefits. Retroactive payments will begin "immediately".
What you should know about Social Security Fairness Act retroactive payments
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is making significant strides with the implementation of the Social Security Fairness Act, resulting in retroactive payments to beneficiaries. Over 1.1 million individuals have received payments,
Social Security $6,710 Retroactive Payments — Who Is Still Waiting?
While many have already received their payments, millions more are still waiting as the SSA continues processing remaining retroactive payments.
Social Security Fairness Act raises, payments begin now for teachers, police
The Social Security Administration said Tuesday it will begin implementing the Social Security Fairness Act that repealed WEP and GPO immediately.
The Social Security Fairness Act and Your Taxes: Are You Prepared?
If your combined income is under $25,000 (single) or $32,000 (joint filing), there is no tax on your Social Security benefits.
How the Social Security Fairness Act Affects Your Benefits
The Social Security Fairness Act gets rid of two long-standing laws: the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO).
Social Security Retroactive Payments: How Much Will You Receive and When?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has paid more than $7.5 billion in retroactive benefits to over 1.1 million Americans, marking the first large-scale implementation of the Social Security Fairness Act, the agency announced Tuesday.
Navigating the Social Security Fairness Act: Social Security Fairness Act: What are the next steps?
The Social Security Fairness Act is now law, impacting benefits for retirees, disabled workers, and spouses. Understanding your rights and the necessary steps to take can ensure you receive the benefits you deserve.
New law ignites a wave of new Social Security benefit claims. Everything to know
Social Security Administration says it's processed 30,000 claims under the Social Security Fairness Act. Only about 2.97 ...
Millions of Americans will get a Social Security boost thanks to new law — find out if (and when) you'll get paid
The Fairness Act was signed into law Jan. 5 — and now we know when eligible beneficiaries will receive boosted checks. Signed ...
Social Security Update: Checks of up to $5,108 Arriving This Week
Benefits are issued throughout the month, based on the recipient's birth date or the duration of time they have been receiving benefits.
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SSA Distributes $7.5B in Retroactive Payments
As of March 4, 2025, over $7.5 billion in retroactive payments have been disbursed to 1,127,723 beneficiaries. These payments ...
Social Security To Fast-Track Retroactive Payments For Retirees Impacted By WEP And GPO Cuts
The Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law by then-President Joe Biden on Jan. 5. This act repeals two ...
What New Government Funding Bill Means for Social Security
The new stopgap bill keeps Social Security operational, but critics argue it fails to address long-term solvency.