The social security agreement between the United States and Italy:

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  Eliminates dual social security coverage and taxation of the same work in the two countries; and

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  Permits workers who do not meet the normal insured status requirements (and their family members) to qualify for partial U.S. or Italian benefits; and

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  Permits entitlement to benefits based on a combination of periods of coverage earned in the United States and Italy.

This subchapter provides:

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  Information about the Italian social security system; and

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  Eligibility requirements for benefits under the Italian social security system and under the agreement; and

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  Instructions on how to take and process claims for both U.S. and Italian benefits filed under the agreement.

NOTE: For more information about how the agreement eliminates dual coverage, see sections RS 02001.050 through RS 02001.055.