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Basic (09-02)

GN 01744.205 Preparing Claims Packages in OIO for Claims Filed Outside Australia

A. Procedure – Initial claims packages

Prepare initial claims packages to request Australian working life residence periods and to inform Centrelink about claims for Australian benefits. (See GN 01743.205 – GN 01743.220 for the applications and evidence required to prepare the packages.)

B. Procedure – U.S. claims

Prepare Form SSA-2960-AUS to request the Australian working life residence record if the Australian record is not in the claims file.

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

Prepare a claims package that includes:

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    Form SSA-2960-AUS. If the claimant is receiving a U.S. benefit, include the date of entitlement and monthly benefit amounts. Include all changes in the monthly benefit amount from the date of entitlement or October 2002, whichever is later.

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    The special Australian application, AUS/USA 4, and form Mod (i)

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    U.S. totalization earnings record

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    The Australian Work Ability Form (form WA) if the claim is for disability benefits.

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    Medical evidence from SSA's files, if the Australian claim is for disability benefits.

    Note: SSA files include claims folders in OIO, in OCO's Megasite or in the caves in Kansas City.

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    Evidence submitted for the Australian claim, and

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    A request for the Australian working life residence record, if one is needed.

D. References

Evidence and Application Requirements, GN 01743.205 – GN 01743.220.

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GN 01744.205 - Preparing Claims Packages in OIO for Claims Filed Outside Australia - 09/27/2002
Batch run: 10/17/2016
Rev:09/27/2002