Synopsis

This document, written prior to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in June 2013 overturning Section 3 of DOMA, summarized how to preserve seniors' rights to Social Security benefits.

“GLAD and others are challenging DOMA’s constitutionality in court and while there are no guarantees, there is reason to believe we may see the law overturned within the next year.”

This document, written prior to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in June 2013 overturning Section 3 of DOMA, summarized  how to preserve seniors’ rights to Social Security benefits.