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March 12, 2024
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How a Federal Government Shutdown Will and Won't Affect You
As House Republicans continue to dither and blockade, here's what to expect.
September 29, 2023
The Importance of Seeking Social Security Survivor's Benefits
Same-sex spouses who, because of discriminatory laws, were unable to marry before one partner died can now receive the benefits -- but not all know they're eligible.Â
February 4, 2022
Social Security Updates Transgender Policy
After a 92-year-old WWII vet took on the federal agency, the Social Security Administration has issued updated guidelines designed to eliminate a number of challenges trans individuals face when attempting to obtain benefits.
April 7, 2014
Social Security: An Imperative Issue for Same-Sex Couples
A town hall meeting will educate same-sex couples on all their new rights.
September 30, 2015
Suit Seeks Equity in Social Security Survivor Benefits
Attorneys for Deborah Tevyaw say the Social Security Administration has wrongly denied survivor benefits to her and others who have been in same-sex marriages.
October 2, 2014
Social Security Will Allow Users to Select Own Gender Marker
LGBTQ+ groups applauded the move, which eliminates the need to provide documentation of gender.
October 20, 2022
Pentagon Will Treat Married Same-Sex Couples Equally
The Department of Defense and Social Security offered clarifications on how each federal agency will treat married same-sex couples in light of the Supreme Court's historic ruling striking down section 3 of the so-called Defense of Marriage Act.
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August 9, 2013
Social Security Makes It Easier for Trans Folks
It will be easier for transgender people to obtain Social Security cards that reflect their accurate gender, while Australia formally embraced a third gender.
June 14, 2013
Same-Sex Partners Win Right to Social Security Survivor Benefits
Those turned down for survivor's benefits because they were unable to legally marry should have access to the benefits, a federal judge rules.
September 12, 2020
Dems: Same-Sex Couples Shouldn't Pay for SSA's Mistake
The agency overpaid some beneficiaries because it didn't recognize their marriages — and it should stop seeking reimbursement in these cases, say 121 congressional Democrats.
October 27, 2015
Same-Sex Couples Sue Social Security Over Benefit Snafu
The SSA overpaid some benefit recipients because it didn't recognize their marriages, and now it wants the money back -- but recipients say they shouldn't pay for the agency's mistake.
March 10, 2015
Bill Would Extend Social Security Benefits to All Married Couples
While the gutting of DOMA last year made equal access to Social Security benefits possible for married same-sex couples in states with marriage equality, it didn't change the situation for all gay and lesbian spouses in the U.S.
May 8, 2014
92-Year-Old Trans Widow Wins Battle With SSA
The 92-year-old transgender World War II veteran received a Valentine's Day surprise in the form of a legal victory.
February 24, 2014
Social Security Paying Survivor Benefits to Married Gay, Lesbian Couples
The Social Security Administration has started paying widows' and widowers' claims to surviving partners in legally recognized same-sex marriages.
December 16, 2013