According to the Office of the General Counsel of the U.S. General Accounting Office, there are 1,138 benefits the United States government provides to legally married couples, including:
- Access to Military Stores
- Assumption of Spouse’s Pension
- Bereavement Leave
- Immigration
- Insurance Breaks
- Medical Decisions on Behalf of Partner
- Sick Leave to Care for Partner
- Social Security Survivor Benefits
