Will my Social Security payment increase after WEP repeal for past COLAs since FRA?

I'm in a similar boat (retired firefighter with Illinois pension) and have been calling SSA daily to get clarification on this exact question. Can't get through to anyone! From what I've read in the legislation, they should be restoring your full benefit PLUS all the COLA increases you would have received if WEP hadn't been applied. I estimate I'm owed about $23,000 in back payments plus a $570 monthly increase going forward. Have you been able to speak with anyone at SSA about how they're implementing this?

As someone who helps clients navigate SSA benefits, here's what I can tell you about the WEP repeal implementation: Yes, your new monthly benefit will include both the original non-WEP amount AND all the COLAs that would have applied to that full amount since you began collecting. The adjustment will be made automatically by SSA - you don't need to file any special request. However, they haven't announced the exact timeline for processing these adjustments. They're likely working from oldest claims forward or possibly by birth date. As for retroactive payments, the legislation includes provisions for those as well, though they may be issued separately from your ongoing benefit adjustment. Keep checking your my Social Security account online for updates specific to your situation.

So glad to see this post! My dad is in the same situation with his California school pension and SS benefits. The WEP reduction has been about $425 per month since 2018. Really hope they process these changes quickly!

I've been following the WEP/GPO repeal legislation closely, and there's some misinformation floating around. To clarify: 1) Yes, your new benefit will include the non-WEP amount plus all accumulated COLAs 2) They are processing adjustments in batches based on your Social Security number's last two digits 3) Retroactive payments are included but will be issued separately as a lump sum 4) The GPO (Government Pension Offset) repeal is being phased in over 5 years, unlike the WEP which is immediate If you're struggling to get through to SSA about your specific situation, I'd recommend trying Claimyr (claimyr.com). I was getting nowhere with the 800 number for weeks, but their service got me connected to a real agent in under 10 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/Z-BRbJw3puU. The agent I spoke with confirmed my WEP adjustment is scheduled for processing next month.

The SSA is COMPLETELY OVERWHELMED by this change!!! My sister-in-law works at our local office and says they've been given ZERO training on how to implement these changes. The computer systems aren't even updated yet to handle the adjustments!!! She said most offices are telling people to WAIT until they receive an official notice and NOT to call or visit offices about WEP/GPO changes because they literally cannot do anything yet. This is typical government incompetence - pass a law with no plan to implement it properly. Don't hold your breath for seeing that money anytime soon!!!

my brother retired from arizona highway patrol got his adjustment already! went up $437 a month and got $17k backpay last week! but he had to go in person to ssa office three times and bring all his pension statements with him. nobody gets anywhere just calling. you have to go in person and DEMAND your correct payment!!

wait im confused...is this only for government workers? i worked at walmart for 30 years and also get social security. does this affect me at all?

Has anyone actually received their adjusted payment yet? I'm seeing a lot of rumors but few confirmed cases. Also, does anyone know if we need to file anything or provide documentation, or is SSA handling this entirely on their end?

UPDATE: I just checked my my Social Security account online and there's a new notice posted! It says my benefit recalculation is scheduled for next month and explains that I'll receive two separate deposits: one for the ongoing adjusted amount and another for retroactive payments going back to my original application date. They're calculating everything with all applicable COLAs! So excited to finally get the full amount I earned after paying into the system for 22 years alongside my teaching career. For those still waiting, keep checking your online account - seems they're updating information there before sending physical notices.