Social Security boost may take more than a year

Social Security boost may take more than a year for many Americans
The Social Security Fairness Act is adding to the workload of a federal agency already short on staff, it says in urging patience.
Social Security Fairness Act’s boosted payments may be a year away
Social Security beneficiaries who stood to see a boost in payouts as the result of a law approved earlier this month may have to wait a little longer than expected for higher payments. Under the new law,
Social Security raises payments; Fairness Act implementation lags
Social Security payments rise this week, but Fairness Act-related payments face delays due to funding issues.
What you need to know about the Social Security Fairness Act
On January 5, 2025, the Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law, marking a major reform for public sector workers, including firefighters, police officers and teachers. This law eliminates two controversial provisions – the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) — providing fairer Social Security benefits to millions.
Beneficiaries under Social Security Fairness Act could be waiting ‘more than one year’ for adjusted payments, SSA says
The Social Security Administration, in an update to its website on Friday, said the department does not currently have the funding to execute the adjustments “in a timely manner and without negatively affecting day-to-day customer service.
Social Security Fairness Act: Will You Qualify for Back Payments?
The Social Security Fairness Act repeals two provisions that will give qualifying individuals more money and potential back payments. Here's what you should know.
Social Security Fairness Act opens access to benefits for public employees
According to a news release by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, the Social Security Fairness Act ensures that public sector workers and their families in Louisiana will receive their full Social Security benefit.
How the Social Security Fairness Act could affect you
Sterling Wealth Management's Sharon Allen and Daly Andersson answer Jana Wiersema's questions about the impact of the new Social Security Fairness Act.
Opinion
How the Social Security Fairness Act could impact some of you: Michael Tierney
The bottom line is that those receiving public pensions based on their own work who are or were married to a Social Security worker need to closely evaluate their potential Social Security eligibility,
What the Social Security Fairness Act Means for You
Retirees with public pensions and their spouses are now eligible for their full Social Security benefits.
Persistence by local woman led to the passage of Social Security Fairness Act | Opinion
Just after midnight on the very last day of the 2024 Senate session, the Social Security Fairness Act was passed.
Liz Weston: Government pension offset changes to Social Security are coming, but will take time
Those who applied for Social Security and were denied due to government pension offset rule or windfall elimination provision ...