The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced Tuesday it has paid out over $7.5 billion in retroactive benefits to more than 1.13 million public pension holders—think teachers, firefighters, and police officers—thanks to the Social Security Fairness Act.

Social Security beneficiaries who receive public pensions may receive higher benefit payments as the implementation of the Social Security Fairness Act gets underway.

If you noticed an unexpected increase in your bank account balance at the end of February or the beginning of March, it might be due to a Social Security payment.

The Social Security Fairness Act, a new law passed on Jan. 5, allows millions of retired teachers, firefighters, police officers and other public service workers to receive full benefits starting in April.

The Social Security Administration said Tuesday it will begin implementing the Social Security Fairness Act that repealed WEP and GPO immediately.

The Social Security Fairness Act is set to transform the benefits landscape for millions of Americans and recipients will soon see significant increases in their benefits, thanks to the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset.

The Social Security Fairness Act is now law, impacting benefits for retirees, disabled workers, and spouses. Understanding your rights and the necessary steps to take can ensure you receive the benefits you deserve.