On January 5, 2025, President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act (HR 82) into law. This legislation repealed both the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), which reduced Social Security Administration
FPPA’s Year in Review 2024
On your marks, get set, go! FPPA was off to the races in 2024, a year of accomplishments, new heights, and teamwork at its finest. This year, we hit the ground running with a great win at the capitol and hit some solid splits throughout the year
Now Live: 75% Survivor Payment Options
FPPA defined benefit plan Members face many important decisions when applying for retirement. Among the most important of these is selecting a payment option, i.e. whether to continue their benefit payments to a beneficiary after they die—and if so,
The Best Animal Rescues of 2024
A beaver, a sheep, and an owl walk into a Brooklyn doctor’s office… it sounds like the start to a long-winded, groan-worthy joke your uncle might tell at Thanksgiving. But actually, it’s much, much better. In reality, it’s the first few entries in
Chief Investment Officer Named to Elite 100 List
FPPA is proud to announce that Chief Investment Officer Scott Simon has been included in the Markets Group Elite 100, which recognizes top investment leaders from public pension funds, endowments, foundations, and corporate pension funds. This honor
An Update on COLAs From the Executive Director
To our Members, Employers, and other stakeholders, I want to begin this note by sincerely thanking you. This past year, I have enjoyed speaking with many of you about how we can better serve our stakeholders. In visiting with our Members, I’m