Retirement Equality: How the Social Security Fairness Act Impacts Public Servants
On January 5, 2025, President Biden signed into law the Social Security Fairness Act, a significant legislative achievement resulting from the dedicated efforts of U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA). This act repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), two provisions that had long reduced Social Security benefits for public sector employees, including teachers, police officers, and firefighters.
