New Social Security Law Faces Long Delay Before Sending Out Adjusted Benefits
It ends the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), which reduced or eliminated the Social Security benefits of over 3.2 million people who receive a pension based on work that was not covered by Social Security (a "non-covered pension").
Public workers waited 40 years for law to boost Social Security. Now, they wait for payout
Retired Middlebury, Connecticut, school teacher Bill Callahan waited 40 years for Congress to pass a bill to eliminate the reduction in Social Security benefits he receives because he also has a pension.
Higher Social Security Benefits Under New Law Delayed—How Long Will You Have To Wait?
Retirees looking forward to increased benefits because of the Social Security Fairness Act may now have to wait more than one year due to reduced funding for the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Social Security Fairness Act: Retirees must wait to collect this money
The Social Security Fairness Act promises new benefits for 3.2 million Americans, but a lack of funding and staffing shortages may delay access to these funds for over a year.
How long will it take for Social Security raises with new law for teachers, police?
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy said the Social Security Administration must implement the Social Security Fairness Act as quickly as possible.
First round of February Social Security payments goes out in 13 days
The first round of February’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age ...
Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Update: Here's the Projected Increase for 2026
By now, all seniors on Social Security should have gotten their first checks for 2025. With the latest 2.5% cost-of-living ...
Did Trump Freeze Social Security? Federal Funding Pause Explained
An internal memorandum sent on Monday by the Office of Management and Budget ordered federal agencies to pause all grants and ...
Social Security boost may not come for more than a year for many Americans
The Social Security Fairness Act is adding to the workload of a federal agency already short on staff, it says in urging patience.
Trump freezes federal aid: What it means for Social Security, Medicare, universities and more
President Donald Trump has frozen $3 trillion in federal funds until his administration completes a full spending review.
Florida Sees Drop in Supplemental Social Security Payments for Kids
The amount Florida's spending on supplemental security payments for children dropped despite an increase in the number of ...
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New task force to oversee DoD’s removal of all diversity, equity and inclusion offices
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US cybersecurity agency’s future role in elections remains murky under the Trump administration
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s cybersecurity agency has played a critical role in helping states shore up the defenses of ...