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Today, the Social Security Administration announced it is immediately beginning to pay retroactive benefits and will increase monthly benefit payments to people whose benefits have been affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO).

These provisions reduced or eliminated the Social Security benefits for over 3.2 million people who receive a pension based on work that was not covered by Social Security (a “non-covered pension”) because they did not pay Social Security taxes.

Read Full Article | 02-26-2025

If you are an active member of the retirement system, meet the Chapter 32, Section 1 definition of veteran and, for any reason, have not entered into an agreement with the retirement board to purchase your military service time, or, you have entered an agreement, but have not completed the purchase, please read this notice closely as there has been significant changes to veterans’ buybacks signed into law.

Read Full Article | 09-25-2024

TO:  All active and retired members of the Weymouth Retirement System

Read Full Article | 09-12-2023

What are the steps to take on the way to Retirement?

Approximately 1 year before retiring:

  • You should request an estimate of your retirement allowance from The Weymouth Retirement Board’s office staff or run an estimate using the self-service portal.
  • Become familiar with the three different retirement options and ask any questions you may have.
  • Review your service history to verify all if your past service.

6 Months prior:

  • Finish any prior service purchases
Read Full Article | 10-17-2022