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Social Security Fairness Act — Signed January 5, 2025

How Much More Will You Get?WEP & GPO Elimination Impact Calculator

The Social Security Fairness Act eliminated WEP and GPO retroactive to January 2024. If you're a federal employee or retiree with a government pension, enter your details below to see your restored monthly benefit and estimated retroactive lump sum.

What was WEP? The Windfall Elimination Provision reduced Social Security benefits for people who also receive a pension from non-SS-covered government employment. It's now gone — and SSA is paying retroactive amounts back to January 2024.

1Your WEP Impact (Own SS Benefit)

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Log in to ssa.gov/myaccount to see your estimated benefit statement.

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Count only years you paid into SS at an amount above the SSA's "substantial earnings" threshold.

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This WEP/GPO calculation is just one piece. Get your full year-by-year projection including FERS pension, TSP withdrawals, taxes, and healthcare — all in one plan.

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This calculator provides estimates for educational purposes only. Actual benefit amounts are determined by SSA based on your complete earnings record. Consult SSA or a qualified advisor before making financial decisions.

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