A worker or employer who wishes to apply for a special exception writes to the designated
agency in the country where the worker wishes to remain covered. The letter should:
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give all the information necessary to issue a certificate of coverage under the U.S.-Brazilian
agreement (refer to RS 02002.450); and
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explain why a special exception should be granted.
Individuals wishing to request an exception granting U.S. coverage should write to
the following address:
Social Security Administration
Division of Training and Program
Support
International Support Branch
P.O. Box
17741
Baltimore, Maryland 21235-7741
USA
Fax: (410)
966-1861
Request online: https://opts.ssa.gov
Individuals wishing to request an exception granting Brazilian coverage should write
to the address below:
APSAIBH - Social Security Agency Attendance of International Agreements – Belo
Horizonte
Av. Amazonas nº 266, 9º andar, Ala “A”
Centro, Belo
Horizonte - MG -
CEP: 30180-001
BRAZIL
Upon receipt of a request for a special exception, the agency that receives the request
will consider it in collaboration with the other country's agency. If both agencies
approve the request for a special exception, the agency that receives the request
will issue a certificate of coverage. The certificate of coverage will serve as proof
of exemption from coverage and taxes in the other country.