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Retroactive Payments Begin for Individuals Impacted by WEP, GPO

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 25, 2025 8:02 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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SSA has begun issuing retroactive payments under the Social Security Fairness Act. Here is the projected timeline.

SSA Provides Update on Implementing Social Security Fairness Act

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 25, 2025 9:24 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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SSA has provided updates about issuing payments for the repeal of the WEP and GPO, but the news is probably not what federal retirees were hoping for.

Federal Employee at SSA Accused of Money Laundering

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 27, 2022 3:46 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A federal employee at the Social Security Administration is facing allegations that he created fake children to steal benefits of actual deceased individuals.

Federal Employee at SSA Indicted for COVID Fraud Scheme

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 16, 2021 3:32 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A federal employee at SSA has been indicted for defrauding the government of over $288,000 in a COVID fraud scheme.

Whistleblower Scores GPO Related Win at SSA

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 12, 2021 4:17 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

As a result of a whistleblower’s disclosure, over 21,000 widow(er) beneficiaries may be entitled to receive higher benefits payments.

Bill Would Ban Pensions for SSA Employees Convicted of Felonies

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 15, 2021 7:41 AM | Updated: Mar 24, 2023 10:46 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Recently introduced legislation would prohibit some federal employees from receiving their pensions if they were convicted of crimes in their official job duties.

Military Veteran Attorney Challenges Termination By SSA

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithMay 19, 2020 10:51 AM | Updated: Jun 1, 2020 3:07 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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The SSA terminated a military veteran during his first year as an attorney and he claimed they violated the law in doing so. See how his appeal worked out.

Warning Issued About New Social Security Scam

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 13, 2020 12:43 PM | Updated: Sep 1, 2021 12:33 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
Close up of a person's hand wearing a black glove holding a Social Security card over a keyboard depicting fraud, scams or identity theft

SSA has issued an alert about a new Social Security scam that uses fake documents to try to steal your money.

When is the Best Date to Take SSA’s Early Out Retirement Offer?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeApr 10, 2019 3:49 PM | Updated: Apr 21, 2019 2:50 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

SSA is offering some of its employees an “early out” on retirement. The author explains the best dates for these employees to plan their retirement.

Former SSA Employee Pleads Guilty to Stealing Thousands of Dollars in Benefits

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 18, 2019 8:35 AM | Updated: Mar 28, 2019 11:28 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
Spread of cash and a pair of handcuffs sitting on a computer keyboard depicting cybercrime, identity theft, fraud

A former employee at the Social Security Administration admitted that he used his position to steal tens of thousands of dollars in benefits.

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