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Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP)
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What is the purpose of the Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP)?
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To reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who have also received a pension from a government employer.
💡 Explanation:
The WEP is designed to prevent individuals from receiving both a full Social Security benefit and a full government pension, which would be considered a windfall.