Will my potential Social Security benefit be reduced since I am a retired Connecticut Teacher?

Prior to January 5, 2025 , the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset affected the way your earned Social Security benefit was calculated. Your CTRB benefit was NOT reduced and it did not affect eligibility for Medicare at age 65. Effective January 5, 2025, the Social Security Fairness Act eliminates the reduction of Social Security benefits while entitled to public pensions from work not covered by Social Security Social Security Fairness Act: Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) update | SSA. This new provision does NOT affect your CTRB benefit or eligibility for Medicare at age 65.  For further information you should contact the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 or visit their website at www.ssa.gov.