Social Security Fairness Act: Windfall Elimination Provision ...
Jul 21, 2025 · These provisions reduced or eliminated the Social Security benefits of over 2.8 million people who receive a pension based on work that was not covered by Social Security (a “non …
What is the Windfall Provision for Social Security? - AARP
Jul 30, 2025 · What is the Windfall Elimination Provision? The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) was a formula that could reduce the size of your Social Security retirement or disability benefit if you also …
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The Social Security Amendments of 1983 introduced the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) as part of an effort to keep individuals from “double dipping.” This was defined as receiving both a pension from …
What the Repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP ...
On January 5, 2025, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 was signed into legislation, repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). This legislation …
Windfall Elimination Provision - Wikipedia
The Windfall Elimination Provision (abbreviated WEP [1]) was a statutory provision in United States law [2] which affected benefits paid by the Social Security Administration under Title II of the Social …
Biden signs windfall elimination provision repeal into law
Jan 6, 2025 · President Biden on Sunday signed legislation repealing two controversial tax provisions impacting the retirement benefits of some federal workers and other public servants into law, …
US – Law Signed that Ends Windfall Elimination Provision
Jan 6, 2025 · The elimination of the WEP should increase future retirement benefits for many cross-border workers and their families. However, it also has potentially substantial implications for the …
Social Security Fairness Act: Repeal of WEP and GPO | Mercer ...
Mar 24, 2025 · If you receive Social Security benefits and have been affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) or Government Pension Offset (GPO), you may soon see an increase in your …
The Social Security Fairness Act, signed into law on January 5, 2025, ended the Windfall Elimination Provision. For more information go to Social Security Fairness Act: Windfall Elimination Provision …
These Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) provide general guidance about the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). They do not cover the Government Pension Offset (GPO).