In 2025, Social Security will see significant changes, including a 2.5% COLA increase, higher taxable earnings caps, and the repeal of WEP and GPO. These updates aim to enhance fairness and sustainability.
In April 2025, Social Security beneficiaries could receive up to $3,716 in direct payments due to the repeal of WEP and GPO.
In April 2025, 3.2 million Americans will receive increased Social Security payments under the Social Security Fairness Act, which repeals the unfair WEP and GPO rules. Retired teachers, firefighters, and public workers can now expect higher monthly benefits — and many will also get retroactive checks averaging $6,710.
