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United States vs Windsor

The Defense Of Marriage Act (DOMA) the Social Security Administration (SSA): Part 2

Last time, we looked at how the Supreme Court’s ruling (in the case of United States vs. Windsor) on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) affects the definition of “spouse” vis-à-vis Social Security eligibility for same-sex couples. Today we will look briefly at how the Court’s ruling affects children’s Social Security eligibility. The Windsor decision extends benefit eligibility to children of same-sex couples who were legally married in, and reside in a state that authorizes gay marriage. By the SSA’s definition, in order to be eligible for benefits as a dependent or a survivor of an insured parent, a “child”… Learn More

The Defense Of Marriage Act (DOMA) the Social Security Administration (SSA): Part 1

In June of 2013, the Supreme Court’s ruling in the case of United States vs. Windsor rendered section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional. Before it was struck down, section 3 of DOMA excluded same-sex couples from the definitions of “marriage” and “spouse.” It will take the Social Security Administration (SSA) some time to interpret, incorporate, and implement the landmark ruling. Furthermore, the ruling affects only states in which gay marriage is legally recognized. However, there two key changes to eligibility that are immediately apparent. Today we will examine briefly one of those changes: how the ruling… Learn More

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