Social Security Fairness Act (HR 82)

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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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When will my Social Security benefits start as a result of HR 82?

Full question: I’m a retired teacher in California and now qualify for Social Security payments for earlier Social Security work. I’m 67. When will the benefits start for me? Hi there, I am assuming you are referring to benefits due to you now, with passage of The Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82). On January…

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Does my wife need to re-apply for benefits now that HR 82 has been signed?

Full question: My wife applied for half of my Social Security in 2016, but she was denied due to her teacher pension and her Account was put on Suspension! But now HR 82 has been approved and Biden to sign soon, does she have to go back into her Social Security account and re-apply for…

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