Millions of people may get expanded Social Security benefits. Who are they and how would it happen? - Gainesville Times

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Millions of people may get expanded Social Security benefits. Who are they and how would it happen?

The Social Security Fairness Act would end longtime provisions that reduce the federal benefit for people who are also eligible for other pensions.

05022018 SOCIAL SECURITY — The Social Security Fairness Act would end longtime provisions that reduce the federal benefit for people who are also eligible for other pensions.

Bill Barrow

Associated Press

Updated: Dec 20, 2024, 3:27 PM

Published: Dec 20, 2024, 3:28 PM

Nearly 3 million people could receive a boost in Social Security payments under legislation set for a final Senate vote in the coming days.

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