SSA: Social Security Fairness Act 2025 Update

The Social Security Administration recently published this information about the Social Security Fairness Act: Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) update Last updated January 6, 2025:

The Social Security Fairness Act, HR 82, concerning the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset, was signed into law on January 5, 2025. Upon implementation, the Social Security Fairness Act eliminates the reduction of Social Security benefits while entitled to public pensions from work not covered by Social Security. The Social Security Administration is evaluating how to implement the Act. We will provide more information as soon as available.

 If you have previously filed for Social Security benefits and they are partially or completely offset, please verify that the Social Security Administration has your current mailing address and direct deposit information if it has recently changed. Most people can do this online with their personal my Social Security account without calling or visiting Social Security. Visit www.ssa.gov/myaccount to sign in or create your account. SSA will provide ongoing updates regarding implementation on this page.

If you are receiving a public pension and are interested in filing for benefits, you may file online at ssa.gov/apply or schedule an appointment.

Attorney Brent Klender has represented Disabled Individuals throughout the United States with their claims for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for over 20 years.