Beneficiaries under Social Security Fairness Act could be waiting ‘more than one year’ for adjusted payments, SSA says
The Social Security Administration, in an update to its website on Friday, said the department does not currently have the funding to execute the adjustments “in a timely manner and without negatively affecting day-to-day customer service.
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.
Social Security Fairness Act Signed by Biden: What It Means for Your Retirement
Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez In January 2025, former President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law. The new legislation terminated two rules that reduced Social Security benefits for millions of retirees.
Over 3 million Social Security Fairness Act beneficiaries may wait more than a year for higher payments, agency says
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.
Public workers waited 40 years for law to boost Social Security. Now, they wait for payout
It took 40 years for Congress to pass a law to boost Social Security for public workers. Now, SSA says they must wait at least a year for the money.
The New Social Security Law May Boost Your Benefits—What One Expert Wants You To Know
Investopedia spoke with Isabel Barrow at Edelman Financial Engines to discuss the changes the new Social Security Fairness Law will bring and the impact it could have on retirees.
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,
Social Security still has an increase for some beneficiaries
In a landmark move, President Joe Biden has enacted the Social Security Equity Act, aiming to bolster the economic stability of millions of Americans.
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