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Public workers waited 40 years for law to boost Social Security. Now, they wait for payout
Retired Middlebury, Connecticut, school teacher Bill Callahan waited 40 years for Congress to pass a bill to eliminate the reduction in Social Security benefits he receives because he also has a pension.
Social Security Payments: Millions May Not Receive Boost For Over A Year
Callers to the SSA hear a message about the Social Security Fairness Act, intended to reduce long and frustrating wait times for those seeking information on the new law. However, more than 7,000 people per day still choose to wait for a live representative, leading to a backlog that is expected to grow in the coming weeks and months.
Over 3 million Social Security Fairness Act beneficiaries may wait more than a year for higher payments: Agency
The Social Security Fairness Act will provide benefit increases to more than 3 million individuals. But it's uncertain when they will see that money.
Higher Social Security Benefits Under New Law Delayed—How Long Will You Have To Wait?
Retirees looking forward to increased benefits because of the Social Security Fairness Act may now have to wait more than one year due to reduced funding for the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Florida Sees Drop in Supplemental Social Security Payments for Kids
The amount Florida's spending on supplemental security payments for children dropped despite an increase in the number of recipients.
Social Security boost may take more than a year for many Americans
The Social Security Fairness Act is adding to the workload of a federal agency already short on staff, it says in urging patience.
Over 3 million on Social Security may wait more than a year for higher payments
More than 3.2 million people will see increased Social Security benefits, under a new law. However, individuals who are affected may have to wait more than a year before they see the extra money that’s due to them from the Social Security Fairness Act,
First round of February Social Security payments goes out in 14 days
The first round of February’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the first group of retirees in 14 days. Here is all you need to know about February’s Social Security payments,
Social Security Fairness Act’s boosted payments may be a year away
Social Security beneficiaries who stood to see a boost in payouts as the result of a law approved earlier this month may have to wait a little longer than expected for higher payments.
Social Security early COLA predictions are in: Will it help or hurt beneficiaries?
Data from TSCL’s 2024 Senior Survey shows 62% of older Americans worry their retirement income won’t even cover essentials ...
First round of February Social Security payments goes out in 13 days
The first round of February’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age ...
Social Security is making $1,000 payments on Friday, Jan. 31: discover if you’re getting a check
January 2025 is almost at an end, but the Social Security Administration still has to make a final batch of payments.
Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Update: Here's the Projected Increase for 2026
By now, all seniors on Social Security should have gotten their first checks for 2025. With the latest 2.5% cost-of-living ...
How long will it take for Social Security raises with new law for teachers, police?
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy said the Social Security Administration must implement the Social Security Fairness Act as quickly as possible.
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Delaware County man indicted for Social Security fraud
United States Attorney Carla Freedman and Amy Connelly, Special Agent in Charge of the Social Security Administration, Office ...
Are You Taking Social Security and Worried About the Federal Funding Freeze? Here's What You Need to Know.
On Jan. 27, 2025, Matthew Vaeth, the acting director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), released a memorandum.
Trump administration tells federal workers on Long Island: return to office or submit resignation
President Donald Trump’s order requiring the federal government’s more than 2 million civilian employees to return in-person ...