Social Security Fairness Act (HR 82)

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Is my sister entitled to benefits retroactive to January 24th as a result of the Social Security Fairness Act?

Full question: My sister receives public pension as a result of her years long teaching career. She never applied for Social Security benefits because 2/3 of her public pension would have exceeded any SS benefits. SS Fairness Act became law Jan 25. She applied for SS benefits 1-17-25 received lump sum (incl 6 months retroactive)…

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When will the RSSA Roadmap software be updated to reflect the Social Security Fairness Act law change?

Full question: My wife is under the WEP issue in Colorado. When will the software be updated to reflect the law change? Hi there, The RSSA Roadmap software has already been updated to incorporate the changes brought about by the Social Security Fairness Act, H.R. 82. This includes the elimination of the Windfall Elimination Provision…

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Does the Social Security Fairness Act apply to this first time applicant for Social Security spousal benefit?

Full question: For a foreign born non-citizen legal immigrant at FRA who has accumulated over 40 credits of contribution from work in the USA and collected foreign pension from previous employment in a foreign country that does not have a totalization agreement with USA prior to moving to USA, does Social Security Fairness Act featuring…

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My wife’s benefits were subject to WEP and GPO. Can she apply for spousal benefits?

Full question: If my wife has qualified for Social Security benefits but it was subject to WEP and GPO, can she now apply for spousal benefits based on my earnings? My earnings are substantially higher than my wife’s. Hi there, The WEP and GPO rules were repealed by the Social Security Fairness Act on January…

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Will the Repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) affect my Foreign Pension and Social Security benefits?

Full question: My Social Security payments are reduced by a pension I receive from a school I worked for in the UK, which is outside the USA Social Security system. Will the Repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) affect my situation? Hi there, Yes, repeal of the WEP rule applies to non-covered foreign pensions….

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Does HR82 impact Railroad Retirement Benefits?

Full question: My husband receives Railroad retirement. I elected to receive my Social Security due to being more. Will the new HR82 allow me to receive both with no penalty? Hi there, The Social Security Fairness Act, signed by the President on January 5, 2025, will end two statutory reductions for railroad retirees, their spouses,…

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