Social Security WEP

October 08, 2020

If you expect to receive a Social Security retirement benefit and a government pension, your Social Security benefit may be reduced. This reduction is due to the Windfall Elimination Provision, or WEP.  Use the flowchart provided to guide you through common issues that may determine if you could be subject to the Social Security WEP.

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