RL32453Domestic Social Policy

Social Security: The Government Pension Offset (GPO)

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: July 2026

July 6, 2004

Summary

This report discusses the social security benefits and the spousal benefits of individuals who are not financially dependent on their spouses because they receive benefits based on their own work records.

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