Overview

• The Social Security Fairness Act, signed into law by former President Joe Biden in January 2025, repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO).
• These changes primarily benefit public-sector workers such as teachers, firefighters, and police officers who previously faced reduced or eliminated Social Security payments due to their pensions.
• Eligible beneficiaries will receive retroactive payments for benefits dating back to January 2024, with most one-time payments expected by the end of March 2025.
• Monthly Social Security payments for affected individuals will increase starting in April, with adjustments varying based on individual circumstances and pension amounts.
• The Social Security Administration has expedited the rollout using automation, though complex cases requiring manual review may take longer to process.