Social Security
In 1981, the Austin Community College (ACC) Board of Trustees decided the college would not participate in the Social Security System.
Until recently, Social Security retirement or disability benefits for ACC employees who had participated in Social Security with other employers were adversely impacted by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO).
However, the Social Security Fairness Act signed into law in early 2025 offers protection for those benefits for millions of Americans.
The law repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) which reduced Social Security benefits for individuals who worked in jobs that do not participate in Social Security but have qualifying work in Social Security-covered positions. By eliminating these provisions, the Act ensures that retirees, survivors, and individuals with disabilities will receive the full Social Security benefits they earned.
Our Social Security Representative will be at ACC in April to present an update on the Social Security Fairness Act. Watch for details.
For the latest updates on the law, please visit the Social Security Fairness Act: Windfall Elimination (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) Update page.
For more information about Social Security benefits, please visit the Social Security Administration website.
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