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.

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.

The Social Security Administration is working to implement a new law that will increase payments to millions of retirees. The Social Security Fairness Act, signed by President Joe Biden on January 5,

President Biden signs the Social Security Fairness Act, reversing unfair provisions and boosting benefits for millions of current and retired public service workers.

President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law earlier this month, marking the administration’s final major effort on Social Security refo

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“So folks, as we all apparently agree, Social Security and Medicare is off the books now, right?” Biden said. “Alright,” he added ... and he gave a defiant interview on “Morning Joe” to dare other Democrats to challenge him at the convention ...

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A monthly child allowance went away, but bigger food benefits and health care subsidies could be here to stay.

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he plans to remove over 1,000 appointees from the administration of former President Joe Biden, announcing four dismissals on social media, including celebrity chef Jose Andres and former top general Mark Milley.

The Social Security Fairness Act is adding to the workload of a federal agency already short on staff, it says in urging patience.

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