Prepare initial claims packages to request a Slovenian certified coverage record and to inform the Slovenian liaison agency Pension and Disability Insurance Institute of Slovenia about claims for Slovenian benefits.

Prepare Form SSA e2960 USA/SI 3 (U.S. - Slovenian Agreement on Social Security Transmittal/Request/Certification) and forward to the Slovenian liaison agency Pension and Disability Insurance Institute of Slovenia if the Slovenian certified record is not in claims file.

Prepare a claims package that includes:

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  Form SSA e2960 USA/SI 3 (U.S. - Slovenia Agreement on Social Security Transmittal/Request/Certification) to request a Slovenian certified coverage record if needed. Use this form to certify the filing date for Slovenian benefits, to establish factors of entitlement, and to give U.S. benefits information;

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  U.S. totalization earnings record;

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

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  Any other relevant evidence that Slovenia requires to take action on the claim.

GN 01770.205 through GN 01770.220 - Application and Evidence for Slovenian Agreement