San Antonio Fire and Police Pensioners' Association

On Sunday, January 5, President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law, repealing past tax provisions which reduced the Social Security benefits for public employees and their spouses if they also earned a pension.

The San Antonio Fire and Police Pensioners’ Association will work in 2025 to inform members as to how this might impact their retirement planning and benefits. Stay tuned for special announcements about this effort.

The Social Security Administration has provided a question and answer page about implementation at this link.

For now, we’ve curated several news articles which offer insights into what happened and why it may be important to members’ particular situations. Please check out the links below for more information:

Biden signs windfall elimination provision repeal into law

President Biden signs law to repeal Social Security penalties on teachers, police, spouses

President Biden signs expansion of Social Security rights: What does it mean for everyone?

Biden Signs Social Security Fairness Act, WEP and GPO No Longer Exist

Overturning WEP and GPO is Retroactive Through 2024

And stay tuned for more announcements from SAFPPA!

Historic Votes on Social Security Penalties Repeal

Last night, the U.S. House voted to repeal the Social Security penalties affecting public sector workers with both a pension and Social Security benefits. The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) repeal bill (H.R. 82) passed with a 327-75 vote. However, a WEP-only formula change bill (H.R. 5342) was defeated.

The focus now shifts to the Senate, where a companion bill (S. 597) has 62 cosponsors. Advocates are pushing for a vote during the lame-duck session.

The National Public Pension Coalition has set up a website where people can go to contact their Senators through email.

The web address is: Repeal WEP & GPO! or www.ActionNetwork.org/letters/repeal-wep-gpo

The letters below were sent to Texas’ senators today. More updates will follow.

Mark your calendars for our October Member Meeting on October 8, 2024! This isn’t just any meeting—it’s your chance to stay informed, get involved, and gear up for our Annual Luncheon the next day. Join us from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM at the San Antonio Fire and Police Pension Fund office for an afternoon filled with important updates and engaging discussions.

Date: October 8, 2024
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: San Antonio Fire and Police Pension Fund, 11603 W. Coker Loop, Suite 201, San Antonio, TX 78216

Agenda Highlights:

• Welcome and Introductions: Meet and greet your fellow members.
• Pension Fund Updates: Get the latest news and insights.
• Upcoming Events: Find out what’s on the horizon.
• Member Q&A: Your questions, answered.