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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
By Fatima Hussein and Mike Bedigan

Your social security payment is set to go up thanks to Biden. Here’s why

Joe Biden has signed the Social Security Fairness Act – which is set to impact around three million people across the country – into law - (AFP via Getty Images)

Joe Biden has signed into law a measure that will boost Social Security payments for current and former public employees, including teachers, firefighters, police officers and other public service jobs.

Advocates say the Social Security Fairness Act – which is set to impact around three million people across the country – rights a decades-old disparity. However, it will also put strain on Social Security Trust Funds, which face a looming insolvency crisis.

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