People who worked in private industry and have earned social security will receive it. The same person worked for the Commonwealth and have earned their pension; they will receive it.
Their social security will be unfairly reduced by 2/3 when receiving the state pension. Both are earned, both are entitlements.
Why is this important?
John Doe has worked 1/2 his life under SS and is entitled to an SS pension.
The same John Doe has worked for the Commonwealth of Mass 1/2 his life and is entitled to a state pension.
His Social Security, that he earned, will be reduced by 2/3 because he will receive a state pension that he earned.
He should get 100% of what he is entitled to, BOTH SS and state pension.
This is not double dipping, this is the way it should be.
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