The repeal of WEP and GPO marks a significant shift for affected retirees, offering long-overdue relief to those whose benefits were unfairly reduced.

The Social Security Fairness Act, which was signed into law on Jan. 5, eliminates the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) that were reducing or eliminating

As millions of retired public workers begin to receive increased benefits from the Social Security Fairness Act, here's what the act is about.