CalSTRS Retirees Eligible for Retroactive Social Security Survivor Benefits
The Social Security Fairness Act of 2025 eliminated the Government Pension Offset (GPO), allowing CalSTRS retirees to receive full survivor benefits retroactively from January 2024. This change has resulted in significant lump-sum payments, but recipients may face tax implications and Medicare surcharges.
Topics: public pensions retirement Social Security Fairness Act tax implications