Social Security Payments Rise for Millions as Key Benefit Cuts Repealed

19 articles · Updated · AL.com · Apr 20

Millions of public sector retirees are receiving increased Social Security payments following the repeal of two benefit-reducing provisions in early 2025.
The Social Security Fairness Act eliminated the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset, resulting in higher monthly benefits and lump-sum back payments.
The changes mainly benefit teachers, police, firefighters, and widows or divorced spouses, with some seeing increases of up to $1,000 per month.

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