Marriage Equality, Medicaid and Social Security
Dear Mr. Premack: I have a question about federal benefits, specifically Social Security and Medicaid. Texas’ current law does not recognize the validity of any same-sex marriage. My husband and I were legally married in Washington State, but relocated to Texas to be near our families. He is 65 and I just reached 58. He is suffering from early onset dementia and, I fear, I a few years may need to move to a nursing home. Will Texas recognize our marriage for Medicaid purposes?