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Same-Sex Couples Could More Easily Claim Federal Benefits Under This Democratic Bill
Senate Democrats are looking to expand the ability of same-sex couples to gain access to Social Security benefits. Social Security allows spouses to claim benefits once they turn 62 years old, even if they never worked. Under current law, spouses in same-sex couples must live in states that recognize same-sex marriage in order to claim these benefits. Read more…
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