Jul 21, 2025 · If you were not receiving benefits that were affected by WEP or GPO because you did not previously apply for those benefits, then you will need to contact us to file an application for benefits.

The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 (SSFA) ends the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). The SSFA, signed into law on January 5, 2025, ended the WEP for benefits payable for months after …

If you're already getting benefits and we had reduced your payments because of WEP/GPO, we’ll add that amount back to your monthly payment. We’ll also pay you back for the amount we withheld …

HOW THE WEP WORKS: Social Security benefits are calculated by applying three different percentages to a person's lifetime average indexed monthly earnings (AIME) and adding them up to …

HOW THE WEP WORKS: Social Security benefits are calculated by applying three diferent percentages to a person’s lifetime average indexed monthly earnings (AIME) and adding them up to obtain the …

Under the WEP, the Social Security benefit reduction is capped at one-half of the amount of the pension from noncovered employment, which substantially reduces the WEP penalty and prevents the WEP …

Jun 5, 2025 · As outlined in GN 00307.290A, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 (SSFA) repealed the WEP for benefits payable for January 2024 (paid in February 2024) and later.

Social Security Fairness Act Social Security Fairness Act: Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) update.

This article provides a brief legislative history, describes the WEP computation and applicability, and presents statistical data about beneficiaries affected by the WEP.

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