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Last night the Senate passed HR 82, which repeals the WEP and the GPO. As I posted last night, this is a bit more complicated than some people think and some folks may be surprised by some of the ultimate outcomes. While those "complications" were very much discussed by opponents of the bill, today I … Continue reading Knock-On Effects of the WEP and the GPO Repeal
Edit: It's helpful if you are interested in this topic to read these two previous posts: Are the WEP and GPO Fair? and Some Nuances of the WEP and GPO. The U.S. Senate today passed, and President Biden is expected to sign, HR 82, the "Social Security Fairness Act." (The bill was signed into law … Continue reading WEP and GPO Repealed
Update 12-20-24: The WEP and the GPO have been repealed. I wrote previously about the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and how unlike many of my colleagues I actually think the intent is good, although the formula used to compute them is a very blunt instrument and could be improved. … Continue reading Some Nuances of the WEP and GPO
Update 12-20-24: The WEP and the GPO have been repealed. Like many teachers, the first time I heard about the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), my first response was, “That’s not fair!” Why should my Social Security benefit (by WEP) or Social Security Survivor’s Benefit (by GPO) be reduced simply because … Continue reading Are the WEP and GPO “Fair”?
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