Learn about the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82), a new bill that recently passed in the House and could increase payments and boost retirement income for millions of public servants. Discover what this bill means for teachers, police officers, firefighters, and how it may change their Social Security benefits.
In today’s update, the Social Security Fairness Act has passed the House, offering hope for public sector retirees like teachers, police officers, and firefighters who’ve faced reduced Social Security benefits for decades. If you’re receiving Social Security benefits like retirement, disability, SSDI, survivors, spousal, or SSI—or if you’re on a low or fixed income, or a VA beneficiary—these changes could directly impact you. This new bill could repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), helping about 2.8 million retirees access full Social Security. You’ll learn how the bill might boost your retirement income, who stands to benefit, and the next steps in the Senate. We’ll also cover the concerns about Social Security’s future, what critics say, and what’s needed to secure benefits without impacting solvency.
Social Security Benefits Boost: Fairness Act Update | SSA SSI SSDI
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