It ends the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), which reduced or eliminated the Social Security benefits of over 3.2 million people who receive a pension based on work that was not covered by Social Security (a "non-covered pension").

Data from TSCL’s 2024 Senior Survey shows 62% of older Americans worry their retirement income won’t even cover essentials such as groceries and medical bills. Will 2026's COLA increase help?

The Social Security Fairness Act increased benefits to millions more retirees, including some who never claimed them.

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An important footnote in the memo calling for a federal funding freeze exempted Social Security. The White House subsequently walked back the freeze after a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order.

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy said the Social Security Administration must implement the Social Security Fairness Act as quickly as possible.

There’s a rumor circulating that Social Security is headed toward bankruptcy. And thankfully, that rumor isn’t true. Social Security can’t completely go bankrupt because it gets funded by payroll taxes.

Those who are unable to work in retirement may be eligible for other government benefits, depending on their income. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is for the blind and disabled as well as low-income seniors. It provides a monthly check worth up to $967 per month for a qualifying individual or $1,450 per month for a qualifying couple.

Learn how the Social Security Fairness Act may increase your retirement benefits by eliminating the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s cybersecurity agency has played a critical role in helping states shore up the defenses of their voting systems, but its election mission appears uncertain amid sustained criticism from Republicans and key figures in the Trump administration.