Social Security’s Windfall Elimination Provision Repealed; Retirees Can Claim Past Benefits
The Social Security Fairness Act, signed in January 2025 and retroactive to January 2024, repealed the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), which had reduced benefits for public sector retirees. Approximately 3 million people are affected by these changes.
Topics: Government Pension Offset (GPO) retirement benefits Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP)