New Social Security Noticing Requirements

As reported in notices to our clients under the Social Security Program Protection Act (H.R. 743) that was signed by the President on March 2, 2004, local public employers now need to provide a notice to new hires that explains the possible reduction of their future Social Security benefits if they are taking a non- Social Security covered position. The reductions may be as a result of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) of federal law.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has provided guidance and the notice that public employers need to provide, beginning on January 1, 2005, to all newly hired public employees who are not covered by Social Security.

As a courtesy to our clients, PARS has prepared an information packet to assist you with compliance.

For further information on WEP, GPO, and the new noticing requirements, please refer to the Social Security Administration website at www.socialsecurity.gov/form1945

Updated: January 12, 2005