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The Repeal of WEP and GPO - The Social Security Fairness Act
Guest Expert: Kurt Czarnowski,
Date:
Attendee's Excellent Rating: 95%
Webinar Replay Description

The Social Security Fairness Act significantly changed how Social Security benefits are calculated by eliminating the

Attendees Comments:

A few comments from listeners when they were asked what the learned from the webinar:

Between the Q& A and Kurt's presentation and slides, I have a better understanding of WEP and how the SS Fairness Act impacts those previously subject to WEP and/or GPO.
- Nancy T.

Loved Kurt's clear breakdown of complicated topics and the actionable advice he provided at the end for next steps.
- Emily M.

The 6 month lookback for anyone already past FRA and had not filed. (Fortunately, pretty sure 1 client impacted by GPO HAD filed earlier, but am checking with them already - so he gets full 2024 SS benefit once SSA starts disbursing funds.)
- Meg C.

The specifics of how the changes work. Definitely have a better idea of who's affected and what questions I should be asking.
- Andrea M.

WEP calculator, if already registered with SSA.gov they will notify client (nothing client needs to do) can watch progress on ssa.gov site
- Jacqueline B.

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Wed, 02/12/2025 - 15:46

Comments
A few comments from listeners when they were asked what the learned from the webinar:

Between the Q& A and Kurt's presentation and slides, I have a better understanding of WEP and how the SS Fairness Act impacts those previously subject to WEP and/or GPO.
- Nancy T.

Loved Kurt's clear breakdown of complicated topics and the actionable advice he provided at the end for next steps.
- Emily M.

The 6 month lookback for anyone already past FRA and had not filed. (Fortunately, pretty sure 1 client impacted by GPO HAD filed earlier, but am checking with them already - so he gets full 2024 SS benefit once SSA starts disbursing funds.)
- Meg C.

The specifics of how the changes work. Definitely have a better idea of who's affected and what questions I should be asking.
- Andrea M.

WEP calculator, if already registered with SSA.gov they will notify client (nothing client needs to do) can watch progress on ssa.gov site
- Jacqueline B.
The Repeal of WEP and GPO - The Social Security Fairness Act 02-13-2025