Basic (04-20)

GN 01762.205 Preparing Claims Packages in the Office of Earnings and International Operations (OEIO), Division of International Operations (DIO) for Claims Filed Outside of Uruguay

A. Procedure – Initial Claims Packages

Prepare initial claims packages to request a Uruguayan certified coverage record and to inform the Uruguayan liaison agency about claims for Uruguayan benefits.

B. Procedure – Claims for U.S. benefits

Prepare Form SSA e2960 USA/UY 3 (U.S. - Uruguay Agreement on Social Security Transmittal/Request/Certification) and forward to the Uruguayan liaison agency if the Uruguayan certified coverage record is not in the claims file.

C. Procedure – Claims for Uruguayan benefits

Prepare a claims package that includes:

  • Form SSA e2960 USA/UY 3 to request a Uruguayan certified coverage record if needed, to certify the filing date for Uruguayan benefits, establish factors of entitlement, and U.S. benefits information;

  • U.S. totalization earnings record;

  • Medical evidence from SSA’s files, if the claim is for disability benefits; and,

  • Evidence submitted for non-disability claim.


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GN 01762.205 - Preparing Claims Packages in the Office of Earnings and International Operations (OEIO), Division of International Operations (DIO) for Claims Filed Outside of Uruguay - 04/30/2020
Batch run: 04/30/2020
Rev:04/30/2020