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Does a foreign pension affect my social security? The 2025 rule change explained

As of January 2024, a foreign pension will no longer affect your U.S. Social Security benefits. Signed into law on January 5, 2025, the Social Security Fairness Act has officially repealed the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), eliminating a longstanding rule that previously reduced benefits for those with foreign pensions. This major change directly impacts how a foreign pension affects my Social Security benefits and offers clarity for millions of international workers and retirees.