1
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1
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U.S. citizen or national
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U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization, See (GN 00303.300) - Establishing U.S. Citizenship
For All SSA Programs.
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2
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2
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Eligible December 1956
(RS 02610.010A.) and (RS 02610.010B.) - Exceptions to Alien Nonpayments
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Eligible for a monthly benefit on same earnings record for 12/1956
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3
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4
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NH in U.S. 10 years
(RS 02610.010A.) and (RS 02610.010B.) - Exceptions to Alien Nonpayment
NOTE: Dependents/survivors must also satisfy a 5-year U.S. residency requirement who were
first eligible for benefits after December 1984. (RS 02610.025) -5 Year Residency
Requirement for Alien Dependents/Survivors Outside the Untied States (U.S.)
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NH on whose earnings record (E/R) the alien is entitled lived in the U.S. for at least
10 years.
FIRST, look to citizenship of beneficiary to see if exception code 5 or 6 applies.
See Table in (RS 02610.015) - Status of Countries for Applying Exceptions Based on
Citizenship.
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4
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4
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NH has 40 QCs
(RS 02610.010A.) and (RS 02610.010B.) - Exceptions to Alien Nonpayment
NOTE: Dependents/survivors must also satisfy a 5-year U.S. residency requirement who were
first eligible for benefits after December 1984. (RS 02610.025) -5 Year Residency Requirement for Alien Dependents/Survivors Outside the Untied
States (U.S.)
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NH on whose earnings record the alien is entitled has at least 40 QCs.
FIRST, look to citizenship of beneficiary to see if exception code 5 or 6 applies.
See Table in (RS 02610.015) - Status of Countries for Applying Exceptions Based on
Citizenship.
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5
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3
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Treaty Country
(RS 02610.010A.) and (RS 02610.010B.) - Exceptions to Alien Nonpayment
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Beneficiaries who are citizens or nationals of the following countries will not have
benefits withheld since it would be contrary to a treaty obligation of the U.S. Also
see chart in (RS 02610.015) - Status of Countries for Applying Exceptions Based on
Citizenship
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Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany)
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Kingdom of the Netherlands
The treaty with the Netherlands only applies to survivor’s cases. However, effective
July 1968, the social insurance exception applies to all citizens of the Netherlands.
Consider citizenship of beneficiary to see if alien exception code 6 applies. See
Table in (RS 02610.015) - Status of Countries for Applying Exceptions Based on Citizenship
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6
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3
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Social Insurance Country
(RS
02610.010A.) and (RS 02610.010B.) - Exceptions to Alien Nonpayment
NOTE: Dependents/survivors must also satisfy a 5-year U.S. residency requirement who were
first eligible for benefits after December 1984. (RS 02610.025) - 5 Year Residency
Requirement for Alien Dependents/Survivors Outside the Untied States (U.S.)
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The beneficiary is a citizen of a foreign country which has in effect a social insurance
or pension system of general application which pays periodic benefits on account of
old age, retirement, or death and under which U.S. citizens who qualify may receive
payment without restriction at the full rate while outside the foreign country, regardless
of the duration of their absence. See chart in (RS 02610.015) - Status of Countries for Applying Exceptions Based on Citizenship
Consider citizenship of beneficiary to see if alien exception code 5 applies.
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7
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2
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Railroad Service
(RS 02610.010A.) and (RS 02610.010B.) - Exceptions to Alien Nonpayment
NOTE: Dependents/survivors must also satisfy a 5-year U.S. residency requirement who were
first eligible for benefits after December 1984. (RS 02610.025) - 5 Year Residency Requirement for Alien Dependents/Survivors Outside the Untied
States (U.S.)
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NH had railroad compensation that is creditable for benefit purposes under the Social
Security Act.
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8
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2
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NH died in Military Service or as a result of a service connected disability
(RS 02610.010A.) and (RS 02610.010 B.) – Exceptions to Alien Nonpayment
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The NH died while in the U.S. military service or died as a result of disease or injury
attributable to such service and was discharged or released from that service under
conditions other than dishonorable.
Does not apply to LSDP claims.
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9
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2
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Beneficiary in U.S. Military Service
(RS
02610.010A.) and (RS 02610.010B.) - Exceptions to Alien Nonpayment
NOTE: Dependents/survivors must also satisfy a 5-year U.S. residency requirement who were
first eligible for benefits after December 1984. (RS 02610.025) -5 Year Residency Requirement for Alien Dependents/Survivors Outside the United
States (U.S.)
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The beneficiary is outside the U.S. in the active military or naval service of the
U.S.
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A
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5
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Beneficiary is a resident of a Totalization Country, See
(RS 02610.010A.) and (RS 02610.010B.) - Exceptions to Alien Nonpayment
(GN 01701.150) – Alien Nonpayment Exemptions Under Totalized Agreements.
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A special message is completed when the alien exception code of A applies because
a change of residence can change the payment status.
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If beneficiary leaves a totalization country and no other exception is met, benefits
are placed in suspense (SJ) effective with the full month of absence; or
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If another exception code is met but the beneficiary is subject to the 5 year residency
or adoption rules refer to the CA (Claims Authorizer) for a determination on the payment
status.
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An exception applies for certain beneficiaries residing in a Totalization Agreement
country. The individual Totalization Agreement POMS subchapters explain what categories
of alien beneficiaries are exempt under each agreement. See (GN 01701.000 through GN 01748.000) that describes the Totalization Agreements.
The POMS Totalization subchapter will also explain whether any limitation applies
for satisfying certain U.S. residency requirements for dependent/survivor beneficiaries.
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B
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5
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Beneficiary is a citizen of a Totalization Country, See
(RS 02610.010A.) and (RS 02610.010B.) - Exceptions to Alien Nonpayment
(GN 01701.150) - Alien Nonpayment Exemptions Under Totalized Agreements
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An exception applies for certain beneficiaries who are citizens of a Totalization
Agreement country. The individual Totalization Agreement POMS subchapters explain
what categories of alien beneficiaries are exempt under each agreement.
This code does not apply to an alien dependent or survivor who is a citizen of Australia
or Denmark. Australian citizens residing in Australia or any other totalization country
will meet exception A. Denmark citizens residing in Denmark or any other totalization
country will meet exception A. Those living in a non-totalization country must meet
alien exception codes 3, 4, 7 or 9 and the 5-year residency requirement, See (RS 02610.025B.) - 5 Year Residency Requirement for Alien Dependents/Survivors Outside the United
States (U.S.).
The POMS totalization subchapter will also explain whether any limitation applies
for satisfying certain U.S. residency requirements for dependent/survivor beneficiaries.
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D
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Alien exception code unknown but is being developed
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