The agreement provides that Italy will count a worker's U.S. coverage when determining eligibility for Italian benefits if the worker:

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  Is not insured based on Italian coverage alone; and

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  Has at least 52 weeks of coverage under the Italian system.

Italy will credit thirteen weeks of coverage for each U.S. QC. However, Italy will not credit any week that has previously been credited as a week of coverage under the Italian system.

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  GN 01705.020 Italian Social Security Benefits - Eligibility Requirements.

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  GN 01705.215 Applications for Benefits under the U.S - Italian Agreement.