
President Joe Biden on Sunday signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law, clearing the way for nearly 3 million public workers including teachers, firefighters and police to see an increase to their Social Security benefits. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
Main Idea: President Joe Biden signed a law that will raise Social Security benefits for millions of public pensioners by ending two rules that had cut their payments.
Key Points:
The law may raise Social Security costs for taxpayers and the system, even as it removes old benefit cuts.
Nearly 3 million public pensioners, including teachers, firefighters, and police, may get higher monthly checks and lump-sum back pay.
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