Social Security Fairness Act WEP-GPO Implementation

The Social Security Fairness Act, H.R. 82/ S. 597: WEP-GPO Implementation

President Biden signed HR 82 into law. The windfall elimination provision was signed into law on Sunday, January 5, 2025. This affects WEP and the government Offset. The law repeals Social Security’s windfall elimination provision (WEP) and government pension offset. The Social Security Fairness Act Info was posted January 11th. Legislative Bills that impact Federal Employees and Retirees.

Many Federal Retirees, spouses, etc. are concerned about how and what to do to ensure they will now obtain the funds they should be getting. What do they need to do themselves to ensure this? The following information with the source of each is provided to assist with this. As additional information is available it will be added to this post.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) special page has been updated questions and answers.

Pam Liebegott, Ann Arbor, Michigan Chapter 0304 Newsletter Editor has provided a follow-up based on her Experience Applying for Social Security Benefits as phase two. She even has included some recommendations members will want to check out.

Thank your legislators for supporting this bill to all of you who have repeatedly engaged with our elected officials to finally bring this act to a successful vote with the President signing it. This has been a NARFE priority since the beginning of WEP and GPO, and all the hard work and persistence have finally paid off. Thank you also goes to Congressman Dusty Johnson who voted for the bill that received significant bipartisan support.

From Government Executive by Tammy Flanagan, Retirement Counseling and Training January 9, 2025
The Social Security Fairness Act: What we know so far.
It may take time to implement this new law — here’s what you should know for now.