If you are a widow, widower, or dependent child, recent changes in federal law could mean thousands of dollars in Social Security benefits are finally being restored to you. For decades, provisions ...

As the times evolve, so too does the Social Security Administration. While Social Security has existed for the better part of ...

The Social Security Fairness Act has repealed two major provisions — The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) — that will provide financial relief for some. Here’s ...

Q. I receive a significant pension from work I have done outside of Social Security. I have not worked enough hours under Social Security to receive a benefit based on my work record. My spouse is ...

The Social Security Fairness Act repealed the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset. Roughly 3.2 million Americans are seeing higher monthly payments. Average Social ...

U.S. News & World Report: Sharona Hoffman, the Edgar A. Hahn Professor of Law and co-director of the Law-Medicine Center, highlighted fairness concerns surrounding the Windfall Elimination Provision ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed it has completed sending payments to those who were impacted by the Social Security Fairness Act, five months ahead of schedule. Under the Biden ...

Social Security Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano updated Congress Friday on major Fiscal Year 2025 gains, including shorter ...

Social Security changes slightly every year, undergoing adjustments that can significantly affect individuals receiving benefits. The 2025 year started with a 2.5% cost-of-living increase.

'With recent changes I heard that the law has changed and I may qualify to receive a benefit' "I did not work enough under Social Security so I do not qualify for my own Social Security benefits." ...

I retired from the federal government 10 years ago under the Civil Service Retirement System program. I applied for my Medicare before the three-month timeframe. I was told that I would not receive ...

In 2025, there will be a few changes from the Social Security Administration (SSA) that will affect how much you’ll get, and other changes like income restrictions. Your Social Security payments will ...