Social Security payments rising for millions

Social Security checks will be coming for these previously ineligible workers — as early as this week
Some beneficiaries who have certain public pensions, such as teachers, police officers and firefighters, were blocked from receiving 100% of their Social Security checks up until
Social Security says higher payments are on the way for millions of former public workers
More than 3.2 million Social Security recipients who received pensions from their time as teachers, firefighters, police officers and other public service jobs will see an immediate boost in their benefits.
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Because of the calendar, Social Security recipients who get Supplemental Security Income benefits get their March 2025 check on Feb. 28, 2025.
Social Security boost for more than 3.2 million coming in April, administrator says
Social Security Administration says it is immediately starting to pay retroactive benefits due to more than 3.2 million retirees.
Social Security Fairness Act Back Payments Start Arriving This Week
The Social Security Administration will start paying retroactive benefits owed this week. Monthly increases will start for most people with their March benefit, which is paid out in April.
Social Security Fairness Act raises, payments begin now for teachers, police
The Social Security Administration said Tuesday it will begin implementing the Social Security Fairness Act that repealed WEP and GPO immediately.
Social Security payments rising for millions after new law: Who qualifies?
Millions of retired teachers, firefighters, and police officers will see higher Social Security benefits following changes to federal law. Here’s what to know.
Social Security to increase monthly benefits for millions
The Social Security Administration announced Tuesday it’s beginning to pay retroactive benefits and will increase monthly benefit payments to millions of former public workers. This will apply to people whose benefits have been affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset.
Millions of Social Security recipients are about to get back payments
More than 3.2 million Social Security recipients who received pensions from their time as teachers, firefighters, police officers and other public service jobs will soon see a boost in their benefits.
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