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Social security fairness act

By Terry Savage on January 21, 2025 | Social Security

With the passage of the social security fairness act I am now eligible for spousal and survivor benefits. Should I go and sign up now for benefits or wait until Social Security works out the details since its just been about two weeks? Thanks in advance for your reply.

Terry Says

I’m told you can make application now — as it just might be they process in order of claiming. But no one at the agency has any authority right now — as the old Commissioner resigned, and the new one hasn’t been confirmed by the Senate. So it could be a while before they gear up to start these payments.

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