In addition to the minimum coverage requirements, a recent coverage requirement applies
to disability and survivors benefits. The worker or deceased worker must have had
current coverage under the Japanese system on the date of the first medical examination
establishing the disability or the date of death. The agreement provides that a worker
will be deemed to meet the current coverage requirement if he or she:
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has at least 4 U.S. quarters of coverage (QCs) in the 8-quarter period ending with
the calendar quarter on the date of the first medical examination or death, or
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has at least 6 U.S. QCs in the 13-quarter period ending with the date of the first
medical examination or death.