(NEXSTAR) — There have been several changes to government benefit payments already this year, including increased checks for some and clawbacks for outstanding overpayments for others. In about two ...

The Social Security Fairness Act ends WEP and GPO reductions, boosting benefits for many—but not all eligible recipients are automatically included.

Bill Cassidy's proposal would establish a new fund to ensure the Social Security Administration doesn't reach its insolvency date.