Social Security Fairness Act Calls for 2024 Back Payments

What You Need To Know

• The SSA has confirmed that the Social Security Fairness Act would provide retroactive payments to those subject to the WEP or GPO in 2024.
• As of Friday, the legislation has cleared the House and Senate and is awaiting President Biden’s signature.
• Critics of the rules have long held that the WEP and GPO unfairly punish public sector workers.