Section 202(t)(1) of the Social Security Act provides that certain alien beneficiaries
will have their benefits suspended once they have been outside the U.S. for more than
6 months.
As explained in GN 01701.230A.1., alien beneficiaries who would otherwise be subject to suspension under section 202(t)(1)
are exempt from suspension if they reside in Greece.
This exemption applies to people who receive regular RSDI benefits as well as those
who receive totalization benefits.