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Biden signed a big Social Security change into law — are you affected? Here's what you can do if it impacts you

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President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law on Jan. 5 .

The act increases the ability of retired public service workers who receive pensions to access Social Security benefits.

If you’re a former public service employee or the spouse or widow of one , your monthly Social Security check could be larger.

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