Elimination of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) in the Social Security Fairness Act
On January 5, 2025, a historic change to Social Security was signed into law with the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act. This legislation eliminates the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), a rule that had long reduced Social Security benefits for public sector workers who also received a pension from non-Social Security-covered employment. The repeal of WEP will provide financial relief to retired public employees, including teachers, police officers, and firefighters across the country.