Disabled Woman Seeks Marriage Equality From Social Security Administration – Files Religious Freedom and Due Process Complaint
November 17, 2022
DREDF has just filed an Administrative Complaint with SSA on behalf of Lori Long. Read our press release to learn more.
Public Hearing California State Assembly, Human Services Committee 6-28-22. Testimony of Ayesha Lewis, DREDF Staff Attorney
June 28, 2022
Social Security benefits are a key resource for many people with significant disabilities, but due to current federal law and policy, recipients often cannot marry without reducing or losing their benefits. Disabled Adult Child, also known as DAC, is a Social Security benefit for adults who became disabled prior to the age of 22. DAC is available for people who have disabilities so serious that they cannot substantially participate in the workforce. DAC provides a monthly stipend, Medicare and a special pathway for Medicaid. Under federal law, DAC recipients automatically lose benefits if they marry.
DREDF Support Letter for SJR 8 Relative to Social Security Disability Insurance
January 14, 2021
DREDF writes to support SJR 8, a resolution that calls on the federal government to remove barriers to marriage for people with disabilities who receive Disabled Adult Child (DAC) benefits under Title II of the Social Security Act.