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WINDY CITY TIMES
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HHS: Some same-sex couples now equal status for Medicare
From a press release
2014-04-03
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Today, the Department of Health and Human Services ( HHS ) announced that the Social Security Administration ( SSA ) is now able to process requests for Medicare Part A and Part B Special Enrollment Periods, and reductions in Part B and premium Part A late enrollment penalties for certain eligible people in same-sex marriages. This is another step HHS is taking in response to the June 26, 2013 Supreme Court ruling in U.S. v. Windsor, which held section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act ( DOMA ) unconstitutional. Because of this ruling, Medicare is no longer prevented by DOMA from recognizing same-sex marriages for determining entitlement to, or eligibility, for Medicare.
"Today's announcement helps to clarify the effects of the Supreme Court's decision and to ensure that all married couples are treated equally under the law," said HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. "We are working together with SSA to process these requests in a timely manner to ensure all beneficiaries, regardless of sexual orientation, are treated fairly under the law."
While Medicare is managed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ( CMS ), SSA is responsible for determining eligibility for, and enrolling people in, Medicare.
For additional information, please visit: medicare.gov/sign-up-change-plans/same-sex-marriage.html .
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