Supreme Court of the United States
Astrue v. Capato
May 21, 2012566 U.S. 541
Summary
The Court held that the Social Security Act defines 'child' for survivors benefits by reference to state intestacy law, not merely biological relationship. Posthumously conceived children qualify for benefits only if they would be eligible to inherit from the decedent under state law.
Holding
- Interpretation of the Social Security Act definition of 'child'. Section 416(h) governs the meaning of 'child' in § 416(e) and requires qualification under state intestacy law.
- Chevron deference for SSA regulations. The SSA's longstanding interpretation is entitled to Chevron deference.
Docket 11-159
Cited authorities
- 42 U.S.C. §§ 416
- 42 U.S.C. §§ 402
- 42 U.S.C. §§ 405
- 42 U.S.C. § 902(a)(5)
- 42 U.S.C. § 416
- 53 Stat. 1364
- 42 U.S.C. § 402
- 20 C.F.R. §404.354
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