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GN 01740.205 Preparing Claims Packages in DIO for Claims Filed Outside Chile

A. Procedure – Initial claims packages

Prepare initial claims packages to request Chilean coverage records and to inform the Chilean agencies about claims for Chilean benefits. (See GN 01739.205 – GN 01739.220 for the applications and evidence required in the packages.)

B. Procedure – U.S. claims only

Prepare a claims package that includes:

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    Form SSA-2960-CHI to request a Chilean coverage record, and

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    The first page of Form SSA-2490-BK to provide the Chilean work history.

C. Procedure – U.S. and Chilean or Chilean claim only

Prepare a claims package that includes:

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    Form SSA-2960-CHI. Request a Chilean coverage record, if one is needed.

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    The first page of Form SSA-2490-BK (Work History)

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    U.S. totalization earnings record

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    Medical evidence from SSA's files, if the Chilean claim is for disability benefits. Also include a copy of Form SSA-831 to provide the U.S. disability decision if a decision has been made.

Note: SSA files include claims folders in DIO, a PSC, a FO, OCO's Megasite or the caves in Kansas City. However, it does not include folders in ODAR.

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    Evidence submitted for the Chilean claim

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    A request for the Chilean coverage record, if one is needed.

D. References

Applications and Evidence for Chilean Agreement, GN 01739.205 – GN 01739.220


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GN 01740.205 - Preparing Claims Packages in DIO for Claims Filed Outside Chile - 01/17/2017
Batch run: 01/18/2017
Rev:01/17/2017