If a health condition leaves you unable to work, you may be entitled to Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability benefits. But it’s essential to remember numerous factors can affect your claim, including your relationship status.
For years, same-sex couples were prohibited from receiving federal disability benefits because the law did not recognize their marriages as legal. Last year, though, the U.S. Supreme Court found this policy to be unconstitutional. Since then, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has updated its policies to be by new laws. The SSA now recognizes some non-marital legal relationships as marriages for processing benefit claims more efficiently. The policy changes apply to those seeking Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income benefits.
Officials say the change allows the SSA to begin processing claims in many states that do not recognize same-sex marriages or relationships.
Suppose you need help filing a disability benefits claim or have a claim that was denied in the past. In that case, the Social Security Disability lawyers with Newlin Disability may be able to help. Call us today to speak with our legal staff.