The Social Security landscape in the United States is undergoing significant changes, impacting millions of beneficiaries.

The Social Security Fairness Act, which was passed in January, repealed both the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). This change controversially increased ...

The windfall elimination provision was introduced in 1983 as a benefits safeguard. It prevents certain workers from collecting full Social Security benefits in addition to a pension, without ...

Millions of Americans have started to or will soon see significant changes in their Social Security benefits as new laws and policies take effect in March 2025.

Millions of seniors are getting a welcome windfall. And it’s about time. On Jan. 5, Congress ended two provisions — the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO ...

The windfall elimination provision and government pension offset both can reduce the Social Security payments a public employee collects. But there's a bill in Congress, which has strong backing ...

The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) can significantly impact your Social Security benefits if you receive a pension from ...

Timeless in Texas. The windfall elimination provision: Public, government employees are not being shorted Most folks impacted by WEP hate the law — until they understand why it exists.

One is called the Government Pension Offset, and the other is the Windfall Elimination Provision. "It's a huge win," said Chuck Brewer, a retired Norfolk police officer who has spent years ...

The Windfall Elimination Provision. To qualify for Social Security retirement benefits, you must earn 40 credits of coverage or the equivalent of 10 years of Social Security covered employment.

The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) reduces Social Security for those who receive so-called “non-covered” pension income from jobs, typically public sector roles, ...

Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) The WEP, enacted in 1983, was a reform that was intended to even the Social Security playing field. In 2024, it was repealed by the Social Security Fairness Act.