
The Impact of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) Repeal on Public Employees
BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On December 21, 2024, the Senate passed H.R. 82, a bill that would repeal the WEP and GPO. These are two federal laws that reduced or eliminated the Social Security benefits of nearly 3 million retirees across the US. The new Social Security Fairness Act offers eligible retirees retroactive benefits starting with payments in January 2024. Along with the repeal, this has the potential to enhance their benefits for 2025 significantly. …