Atlanta, GA – Teachers Retirement System of Georgia is committed to keeping our retirees and members informed about important legislative updates that may affect their retirement income. We are providing this brief update on the 2025 Social Security Fairness Act.
The Social Security Fairness Act aims to modify the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), two provisions that previously reduced Social Security benefits for individuals who also receive a pension from government employment, such as many teachers. The legislation seeks to provide a more equitable calculation of Social Security benefits for those affected by the WEP and GPO.
The Act was signed into law on January 5, 2025 and details are still being revealed by the Social Security Administration. We understand that the WEP and GPO can be complex, and many of our members have questions about how the changes might impact them. To help address these questions, we are pleased to announce that we will soon release a video on our YouTube channel featuring a Social Security expert who will provide further insights and answer common questions about the Social Security Fairness Act. We encourage you to watch this video for a more in-depth explanation. You can subscribe to our channel at https://www.youtube.com/@trsgeorgia to receive a notification once the video is available.
In the meantime, for more information about the proposed Social Security Fairness Act, you can visit the Social Security Administration website at www.ssa.gov or contact your local Social Security office.
We are dedicated to keeping our members informed about developments that may affect their retirement benefits. As more information becomes available regarding the 2025 Social Security Fairness Act, we will continue to provide updates.
About TRS:
The Teachers Retirement System of Georgia provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits to eligible public-school teachers and other educational personnel in Georgia. TRS is committed to providing secure and sustainable retirement benefits to its members and managing the System's assets with prudence and care.