The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) is a modified benefit
formula that may reduce the Social Security benefit for
individuals who receive a SamCERA benefit from a job in
which Social Security taxes were not paid
and have worked in other jobs in which Social
Security taxes were paid. The formula will vary based on any
years the individual had “substantial” earnings from a different
job(s) where Social Security taxes were paid (such as a previous
job, part-time, or a second job).
Your SamCERA benefit will not be affected by
WEP.
Detailed information about WEP, exceptions and a WEP calculator
can be found on the Social Security website: https://www.ssa.gov/planners/retire/wep.html
