Synopsis

Tips for same-sex couples who are married or thinking about marriage so you can understand how marriage affects Medicare and Medicaid rights.

Since the Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges (2015) made, same-sex marriage legal in every state, married same-sex couples have, been able to get coverage under the same Medicare and Medicaid rules as, married opposite-sex couples in all states. Where the couple lives or when, or where they were married makes no difference.