A provision exists that may have an effect on the spousal or survivor advantages obtained from Social Safety if a person additionally receives a pension primarily based on authorities employment the place Social Safety taxes weren’t paid. This provision reduces the Social Safety advantages by a specific amount. For instance, if a retired trainer receives a pension of $1,000 per thirty days from their instructing job, and can be eligible for Social Safety spousal advantages, the quantity of the Social Safety profit may be decreased.
This measure was enacted to remove what was seen as a double dipping of advantages. Earlier than its implementation, people may obtain a authorities pension primarily based on non-Social Safety lined employment and in addition obtain full Social Safety spousal or survivor advantages, primarily receiving extra total than those that solely labored in Social Safety lined employment. This seeks to make sure a extra equitable distribution of retirement advantages.
