The Social Security Administration has released an updated version of Form SSA-1945, the Statement Concerning Your Employment in a Job Not Covered by Social Security, due to the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA). Earlier versions of SSA-1945 discussed…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced yesterday that it will begin issuing retroactive payments in February and increasing monthly payments in April as a result of the recent Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) repeal. The SSA said…
At its December meeting, the Board certified that Jeanine Alexander, James Haller, and Rebekah Roe submitted sufficient petitions to qualify as candidates for the two four-year employee-member seats with terms that begin July 1, 2025, and end on June 30, 2029….
New Definition of Compensation Effective July 1, 2025 At the November 2024 Board Meeting, the Board adopted a new definition of compensation, which will be effective July 1, 2025. The new administrative rule 3309-1-02 sets forth an expanded definition of SERS-covered…
The Employer Outreach team is hitting the road this March and April. The Employer 101 Workshop will cover important topics including: membership, compensation, contribution reporting, payments, and annual processes. The registration fee for the workshop is $30. This fee is non-refundable….
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…
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…
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…
Aetna is starting to mail new Aetna Medicare Plan (PPO) ID cards. The ID cards are being reissued due to the Primary Care Physician (PCP) copay decreasing to a $0 copay. This is the only change for the ID card. New…
Medicare has announced the standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B enrollees will be $185 in 2025, an increase of $10.30 from $174.70 in 2024. Most Americans’ Part B premium is automatically deducted from their monthly Social Security benefit. If you…
