Your TRS of Georgia pension
Your TRS of Georgia benefit isn't reduced by any Social Security benefit. Member's Guide p. 22, Social Security Offset
WEP and GPO
The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) used to cut Social Security for some retirees with a public pension. TRS of Georgia's February 2025 news release says the Social Security Fairness Act, signed January 5, 2025, changes them, and refers questions to Social Security. trsga.com news, TRS of Georgia Provides Update on the 2025 Social Security Fairness Act (Feb. 2, 2025; retrieved 2026-11-11)
The TRS of Georgia Member's Guide (06/26) still describes WEP and GPO reducing Social Security for some TRS of Georgia retirees. It doesn't reflect the 2025 law, so don't rely on it. Member's Guide p. 22, Social Security Offset
The Member's Guide (06/26) still describes the WEP and GPO cuts to Social Security. The Social Security Fairness Act, signed Jan. 5, 2025, changed those rules, as TRS of Georgia's own news release says.
What we use: we don't present WEP or GPO as current. Ask Social Security how the 2025 law affects you.
Who to ask
TRS of Georgia doesn't decide Social Security eligibility. Ask the Social Security Administration how the 2025 law affects you. trsga.com, Social Security (retirees; retrieved 2026-11-11)
The TRS of Georgia sources don't say which TRS of Georgia jobs also pay into Social Security. TRS of Georgia's page notes your Social Security could be affected "if your employer does not withhold Social Security taxes from your pay". trsga.com, Social Security (retirees; retrieved 2026-11-11)
What the guide says
- Your TRS of Georgia benefit isn't reduced by Social Security.Member's Guide p. 22, Social Security Offset; trsga.com, Social Security
- TRS of Georgia says the Social Security Fairness Act, signed January 5, 2025, changes the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset. Ask SSA how it affects you.trsga.com news, Feb. 2, 2025
- Check with TRS of GeorgiaTRS of Georgia's Member's Guide (06/26) still describes WEP and GPO reductions, which predates the 2025 law change.Member's Guide p. 22, Social Security OffsetThe guide's text appears outdated; confirm with SSA.
Questions
Does Social Security reduce my TRS of Georgia pension?
No. Your TRS of Georgia benefit isn't cut because of Social Security.
What about WEP and GPO?
The Social Security Fairness Act, signed January 5, 2025, changed those rules. TRS of Georgia refers questions to Social Security. The TRS of Georgia Member's Guide still describes the old rules.
Does TRS of Georgia decide my Social Security?
No. Only the Social Security Administration does.
Source: Teachers Retirement System of Georgia Member's Guide, 06/26, p. 22; trsga.com pages. Last reviewed .