Get Married - Lose Your Benefits?

Get Married – Lose Your Benefits?

February 16, 2022 |

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Outdated laws take away benefits from people with disabilities if they marry or move in together.

Now in the USA, it looks like these laws may be overturned. Read or listen to the Radio KAZU story here.

In British Columbia, marrying or moving in with your partner can still impact your benefits. Is it time for us to change as well?

https://www.kazu.org/2022-02-11/determined-to-say-i-do-salinas-couple-fights-marriage-penalties

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