The Social Security Fairness Act, recently passed by Congress, offers significant benefits to educators nearing retirement. This law removes two long-standing provisions—the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset—that previously reduced Social Security benefits for educators. Now, many teachers can collect full Social Security benefits alongside their state pensions, particularly in states where they were previously ineligible. The law brings much-needed financial security for retiring educators, though experts caution about long-term financial implications.
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