Recent legal changes, such as the repeal of WEP and GPO, have a measurable impact on the solvency
of the Social Security Trust Funds. For example, the SSA’s reports estimate that repealing WEP and
GPO will shorten the projected solvency period by several months.
The rescission of previous SGA rules could affect program outlays depending on how new policies affect
eligibility and work rules, a development closely monitored in trustee reports.