
The New Social Security Fairness Act Benefits PERA Recipients
On January 5, 2025, a significant victory was achieved for millions of retired public servants across the nation with the signing of the Social Security Fairness Act. This landmark legislation repeals two long-standing provisions – the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) – that have reduced Social Security benefits for many dedicated individuals who served their communities.