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Survivor Benefits—and Possible Reductions to Those Benefits

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There are certain reductions made to Social Security benefits in specific circumstances. These reductions include:

  • The Government Pension Offset (GPO).
  • The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP).
  • Reduction Due to Wages Earned While Receiving Benefits.

Some of these reductions may apply to benefits received by survivors, as the following screens describe.

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