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Federal Benefits and Obligations – US Department of State – Will you lose your social security benefits? Will you lose access to medicare?
By Patrick W. Martin
· January 18, 2014 · Updated June 3, 2026
One very important consideration for all who are considering renouncing U.S. citizenship are the loss of U.S. federal government benefits. Will you lose your social security benefits? Will you lose access to medicare?
Federal Benefits and Obligations
Federal Benefits and Federal Agency Programs and Services for U.S. Citizens Abroad
http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/abroad/legal-matters/benefits.html
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Patrick W. Martin
U.S. International Tax Lawyer · Shareholder, Chamberlain Hrdlicka
Patrick W. Martin is a U.S. tax lawyer licensed in California, Texas, and Washington, D.C., with 32+ years advising on the tax consequences of renouncing U.S. citizenship or abandoning lawful permanent residency. He served as lead counsel in Aroeste v. United States, the landmark federal case on green card holders, tax treaties, and the exit tax. Best Lawyers in America® (Tax Law), 2015–2025.
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