The Supreme Court decision to strike down key provisions of the Defense of Marriage Act opens the doors to more than 1,000 federal benefits to same-sex married couples.

Among others, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act and Employee Retirement Income Security Act all could be affected by the DOMA ruling.

Gay couples living in one of the 12 states, plus the District of Columbia, where same-sex marriage is legal should expect to see a bit of a windfall from Uncle Sam.

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