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Social Security Now Accepting Claims for Same Sex Benefits

In its first public announcement since the Supreme Court struck down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), the Social Security Administration (SSA) issued a press release on July 12 stating that it is “taking claims now from individuals who believe they may be eligible for Social Security benefits” and that it will “process these claims as soon as we have finalized our instructions.”


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