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Will The Windfall Elimination Provision Affect My Wife's Social Security If I Receive A Public Pension?

I worked in law enforcement and have a public pension. My wife worked in a hospital and paid into social security. Does the Windfall Elimination Provision affect my wife's social security ?



Hi. No. The only way that the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) could affect your wife's Social Security retirement benefits is if she receives a pension based on her own earnings that were exempt from Social Security taxes.

Best, Jerry

Posted:
June 4, 2021