Social Security has been paying out back payments to over 1 million individuals as part of a new plan that allows for a boost in income for people who worked in a variety of fields that may have lower

The Social Security Administration is moving aggressively to issue retroactive payments for more than 3 billion Americans.

The recent passage of the Social Security Fairness Act marks a significant change for millions of Americans. By eliminating the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset, the Act promises increased benefits for many retirees.