The recent implementation of the Social Security Fairness Act has led to significant increases in benefits for many recipients, particularly public sector workers. On average, these beneficiaries are seeing an increase of $360 per month, with some receiving boosts as high as $1,000. The Act repealed the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), which previously reduced benefits for over 2.9 million public servants, including teachers, law enforcement officers, and firefighters. As a result, these workers and their families are now eligible for higher monthly payments and potential lump-sum deposits to cover back pay. Social Security payments are typically issued on Wednesdays, with the schedule based on recipients' birth dates. However, some beneficiaries are still awaiting their revised payments, and experts advise contacting Social Security offices for updates if expected increases have not yet been reflected.