Social security benefits expansion bill heads to Biden’s desk [Video]

A bill expanding Social Security benefits for millions of Americans is now headed to President Joe Biden’s desk. It’s a big win for public sector retirees but critics fear it will further destabilize the Social Security Trust Fund. For decades, federal policies have limited Social Security payments for many public service workers who also receive pensions. “You’re penalizing public servants, policemen, firefighters and educators,” said Martha Karlovetz, a retired teacher who has been fighting to repeal those policies since 2001.”It’s estimated that I have lost about $110,000 since I started collecting social security,” Karlovetz said. “Of equal concern is that, if my husband predeceases me, I would get none of his survivor benefits.” A bipartisan bill that has now cleared its final hurdle in Congress gets rid of two provisions — the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset. In doing so, the bill is expected to expand social …