The recent Supreme Court ruling striking down a portion of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) will have widespread effects on many federal programs. It may take quite some time for the ruling to be fully implemented into law. But a recent statement from the Social Security Administration (SSA) shows some progress on that front.<\/p>\n
On June 26, 2013, the Supreme Court invalidated Section 3 of DOMA, which denied federal benefits to legally married same-sex couples. On August 9, 2013, the SSA issued a statement from Carolyn W. Colvin, acting commissioner, announcing the administration \u201cis now processing some retirement spouse claims for same-sex couples and paying benefits where they are due.\u201d The statement encouraged all individuals who believe they may be eligible to apply for Social Security benefits.<\/p>\n
Most same-sex couples who are married reside either in the state in which they married or another state that recognizes their marriage. Others relocated after (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The recent Supreme Court ruling striking down a portion of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) will have widespread effects on many federal programs. It may take quite some time for the ruling to be fully implemented into law. But…<\/span><\/p>\n