Same-sex Couples Are Now Eligible for FECA Benefits

According to FECA Bulletin No. 14.01, issued on December 12, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in U.S. v. Windsor ruling Section 3 of DOMA’s unconstitutional; means that legally married same sex couples are now eligible for FECA benefits.

According to FECA Bulletin No. 14.01, issued on December 12, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in U.S. v. Windsor ruling Section 3 of DOMA’s unconstitutional; means that legally married same sex couples are now eligible for FECA benefits.

You can read the full bulletin here:

http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dfec/regs/compliance/DFECfolio/FECABulletins/FY2011-2015.htm#FECAB1401

If you are a federal worker, or the spouse of an injured worker, and need legal assistance in obtaining FECA benefits contact our office.