Social Security
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Senate OKs budget amendment granting VA, Social Security benefits to married same-sex couples
Friday, March 27, 2015Eleven GOP senators, many of whom face competitive re-election fights in 2016, supported the amendment offered by Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii). -
Obama’s budget proposal grants spousal benefits to married, same-sex couples
Monday, February 2, 2015President Barack Obama’s $4 trillion budget proposal released Monday includes a major change to the Social Security Act that would allow same-sex couples to receive spousal benefits regardless of where they live. -
Widow of R.I. gay marriage advocate wins previously denied survivor benefits
Thursday, December 4, 2014PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The widow of a woman who pushed to legalize same-sex marriage in Rhode Island before she died of cancer will be entitled to her Social Security benefits after a yearslong fight to get… -
Lambda Legal files suit against SSA over denial of same-sex survivor benefits
Saturday, October 25, 2014WASHINGTON -- Lambda Legal has filed suit against the Social Security Administration (SSA) on behalf of a Texas widow denied spousal benefits after the death of her wife, arguing that denying Social Security benefits to same-sex… -
Takano introduces bill to close Social Security, Medicare LGBT loopholes
Wednesday, July 23, 2014WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) on Tuesday introduced the Social Security and Medicare Parity Act in the U.S. House, a bill to close loopholes in the Social Security Act and guarantee that all married… -
Obama Administration expands federal benefits for married same-sex couples
Friday, June 20, 2014WASHINGTON -- A year after the Supreme Court struck down a law barring federal recognition of gay marriages, the Obama administration granted an array of new benefits Friday to same-sex couples, including those who live in… -
Bill introduced to ensure Social Security equality for same-sex spouses
Thursday, May 8, 2014WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sens. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Mark Udall (D-Colo.) on Thursday introduced a bill to provide married, same-sex couples with equal treatment under the Social Security Act when applying for Social Security benefits, regardless… -
SSA updates policy on survivor benefits for transgender spouses
Wednesday, April 2, 2014WASHINGTON -- The Social Security Administration (SSA) on Tuesday updated its policies regarding the ability of transgender individuals to receive benefits through their spouses. -
Flying solo: 92-year-old transgender widow fights for survivor benefits
Thursday, January 30, 2014NEW YORK -- Robina Asti, a 92-year-old transgender woman denied survivor benefits by the Social Security Administration after her husband’s death is asking the agency to reverse the decision. -
Social Security begins processing survivor benefits for same-sex spouses
Monday, December 16, 2013WASHINGTON — The Social Security Administration (SSA) said Monday it has begun processing, and paying, some survivor’s benefits for married, same-sex couples.
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