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Social security benefits were reduced by two-thirds of the non-covered government pension amount. [1] Note this is not two-thirds of the Social Security benefit; for example, a $600 non-covered pension benefit would reduce Social Security spousal benefits by $400, regardless of whether the spouse was entitled to $500 or $1000 on the Social Security record of the number holder.
The Government Pension Offset affects spouses, widows and widowers who receive government pensions and in some cases reduces their Social Security benefits, according to the SSA.
The Windfall Elimination Provision (abbreviated WEP [1]) was a statutory provision in United States law [2] which affects benefits paid by the Social Security Administration under Title II of the Social Security Act.
The Social Security Fairness Act is a United States law that repealed the Social Security Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision. [1] The bill passed the House in November 2024 and then passed the Senate in December. [2] It was signed into law by President Biden on January 5, 2025. [3]
Image source: Getty Images. 1. Social Security benefits are rising by 2.5%. Each year, Social Security benefits are eligible for an automatic cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA.
If you are unable to sign up online or have difficulty doing so, you can call the toll-free number for the SSA at 800-772-1213 (800-325-0778 for TTY) or contact your local Social Security office ...
The Social Security Administration produces a publication called "When to Start Receiving Retirement Benefits" that is designed to help individuals understand the issues involved in deciding when to begin benefits. [40] The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College produced a guide designed to help individuals make informed claiming ...
Data source: Social Security Administration, 2023 Annual Statistical Supplement. *As of November 2024. 2. Higher earners will pay more. Maximum taxable earnings also tend to rise each year, and in ...