School Employees Retirement System of Ohio
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Social Security Fairness Act Signed into Law
(1/6/2024) – On January 5, 2025, President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law.
The Social Security Fairness Act repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), which affected more than 3 million public workers. These provisions had been in effect since 1983.
We will provide more details on our website as they become available.
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As a public employer, SERS serves many audiences beyond our members, retirees, and employers. The following resources can be used to gain greater understanding of our services, and provide transparency into our business operations.
News and Events
Social Security Fairness Act Signed into Law
On January 5, 2025, President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law. The Social Security Fairness Act repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), which affected more than 3 million public workers. These…
Read MoreEnd-of-the-Year Information for Retirees and Benefit Recipients
During this time of year, the to-do list items seem to keep multiplying. While there are few things to keep in mind as far as your SERS payments and benefits are concerned, we are here to help you keep it all…
Read MoreWEP and GPO Repealed!
On December 21, 2024, the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act, to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) by a margin of 76-20. The House previously passed the bill by a…
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