Couples with disabilities risk benefits if they get married

Individuals with disabilities say they’re being forced to make a heart-crushing choice: get married or keep their vital benefits. Couples recently marked the Valentine’s holiday with an unofficial commitment ceremony to draw attention to what’s at risk for them if they say "I do."
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[@tenaciousminion8753]

Society continues to punish people who live with disabilities. Putting unreasonable limitations against someone who already needs help, is cruel

[@saritalil9116]

Yep my son is 11 he gets his disability cut back because his dad pays 90 a wk o. Child support ., they penalize him for getting extra Money when in reality he needs it for his future an even. Now its so unfair