Good news: Increase in Social Security payments and retroactive payments confirmed
Hello everyone and welcome back to Shoeba Español Tv! Today we bring you some very important and positive information for all those Social Security beneficiaries in the United States. There is a crucial update on the Social Security Fairness Act and we want to make sure you have all the details about the payment increases and retroactive payments that will be processed in the coming months.
This announcement, which was updated on February 25, 2025, confirms that millions of beneficiaries will begin to receive adjustments to their payments due to the elimination of the reductions imposed by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). This means that retirees and other affected beneficiaries will finally receive their due payments without the deductions that previously reduced their benefits.
Key dates for Social Security payment increases
According to official information from the Social Security Administration (SSA) website, payments will begin as follows:
- Week of February 24, 2025: The process for retroactive payments and increased monthly benefits for those affected by WEP and GPO will begin.
- March 2025: A one-time retroactive payment will be issued to eligible beneficiaries. This payment will include the benefit adjustment from January 2024, as that was when the WEP and GPO reductions ceased to apply.
- April 2025: Starting this month, most beneficiaries will begin receiving their new updated monthly amount, reflecting the increase in their benefits.
It is important to remember that the Social Security Administration pays benefits with a one-month delay, so in April you will receive the payment corresponding to March with the adjustment included.
Who will receive retroactive payments and an increase in their pension?
The adjustment will benefit those who have been affected by the reductions imposed by the WEP and GPO provisions, which have negatively impacted:
1. Retirees who worked in the public and private sectors: Many workers with government pensions have seen their Social Security benefits reduced due to these provisions.
2. Beneficiaries with employer pensions without Social Security contributions: If a person worked for a government entity that did not pay Social Security taxes, their benefit was previously reduced. Now, with this reform, they will receive the full amount.
3. Widows and widowers affected by the GPO: The GPO reduced or eliminated spousal and survivor benefits, but with the new reform, many will receive higher payments and retroactive compensation.
How to check if you will receive the increase in your benefits
To find out if you qualify for this adjustment and when you will receive your retroactive payment, follow these steps on the Social Security Administration (SSA) website:
1. Visit the official website: Go to [ssa.gov] www.ssa.gov/
2. Go to the Social Security Fairness Act section: Scroll to the bottom of the page and look for the option that says "Social Security Fairness Act."
3. Click "Learn More": This will bring up the latest SSA update on payments.
4. Check your Social Security account: You can log in to your My Social Security account to see if your benefit has been adjusted.
When will you receive notice of your new payment?
According to the SSA, beneficiaries will receive an official notice by mail in two phases:
1. First notice: When the WEP and GPO are removed from your registry.
2. Second notice: When your monthly benefit amount is adjusted.
Some people may receive their retroactive payment before receiving the official notice, because the SSA has automated much of the payment process to expedite deposits.
What to do if you don't receive your payment in March or April?
If you qualify for the increase and retroactive payment but have not received it in March or April, the SSA recommends waiting until the end of April before contacting them. This is because payments will be processed in stages and some people will receive their benefits before others.
If after April your payment has not been updated or you have not received the retroactive deposit, you can contact the SSA through the following means:
- Calling 1-800-772-1213 (Monday - Friday 8:00am - 7:00pm Eastern Time).
- Visiting your local Social Security office to make an in-person inquiry.
- Checking your My Social Security account for updates to your payment history.
Political pressure helped speed up the process
Many lawmakers have been putting pressure on the SSA to implement the adjustments as quickly as possible. Several politicians have sent letters to the agency urging them to eliminate the unfair reductions in WEP and GPO. Thanks to this pressure, the process has been more expedited than expected and payments will begin arriving sooner than initially anticipated.
Millions of beneficiaries will receive fair payments
This change will benefit millions of retirees, widows and widowers across the United States, allowing them to receive their full benefits and offsets for payments withheld beginning in January 2024.
If you or someone you know has been affected by the WEP or GPO, please share this information with them so they can keep an eye on their deposits and ensure they receive what they are owed.
This is a major step forward in the fight for fair benefits for retirees and other Social Security beneficiaries. The elimination of the reductions imposed by the WEP and GPO means that many people will receive an increase in their monthly payments, as well as retroactive payment for the months in which they were given unfair reductions.
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