Class recorded December 6, 2023

Social Security Administration (SSA) survivor’s benefits are important economic resources for widows, widowers, and dependents. Until recently, these benefits could be hard for surviving partners of same-sex relationships to obtain. In this class, learn how to access SSA survivor’s benefits for same-sex couples.

Class covers:

• The history of SSA policies that created a disparate impact for same-sex couples

• Key cases and laws that affect SSA survivor’s benefits for same-sex couples

• Common issues when a surviving partner requests survivor’s benefits

• Who may be eligible for same-sex survivor's benefits

• Timing and other factors when determining eligibility for same-sex survivor's benefits

Earn 1.0 hour general California participatory MCLE credit: After registration, a staff member will email you the course materials, an evaluation form, and your Certificate of Attendance (usually the next business day). Register first, then watch the recording to the end and answer the questions provided in the popup to verify your attendance.

Presented by:  

John Miller, Legal Help Desk Attorney, Lambda Legal (Home - Lambda Legal)

Sarah Seville, Help Desk Attorney, Lambda Legal (Home - Lambda Legal)

Registration Fee: Registration for this public interest MCLE is FREE through the generosity of the Estate of Joan Lavine.

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice.  LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service.  The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons.  For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.