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TN 38 (06-20)

RS 02001.281 Processing Requests for Special Exceptions under the Agreement with Belgium

Process for requesting a special exception

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.-Belgium agreement; and

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    explain why a special exception should be granted.

1. U.S. coverage desired

If the worker or employer desires U.S. coverage, they should send the letter by mail or fax to:

Social Security Administration
Division of Training and Program Support
International Support Branch
P.O. Box 17741
Baltimore, MD 21235-7741
USA
Fax: (410) 966-1861
Request online: https://opts.ssa.gov

2. Belgian coverage desired

If the worker or employer desires Belgian coverage, they should send the letter to:

Office National de Sécurité Sociale
Direction des Relations Internationales
Place Victor Horta, 11
B-1060 Brussels
BELGIUM

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.

To Link to this section - Use this URL:
http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0302001281
RS 02001.281 - Processing Requests for Special Exceptions under the Agreement with Belgium - 06/25/2020
Batch run: 06/25/2020
Rev:06/25/2020