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GN 01772.205 Preparing Claims Packages in the Division of International Operations (DIO) for Claims Filed Outside of Iceland

A. Procedure – Initial claims packages

Prepare initial claims packages to request Icelandic certified coverage records and to inform the Icelandic Social Insurance Administration (SIA), about claims for Icelandic benefits.

B. Procedure – U.S. claims

Prepare form SSA-e2960 USA-IS 3 (Transmittal/Request/Certification) and forward it to the SIA, if the Icelandic certified coverage record is not in the claims file.

C. Procedure - Claims for Icelandic - totalization benefits filed in the United States

Prepare a claims package that includes:

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    Form SSA-e2960 USA-IS 3 to request an Icelandic certified coverage record if needed. Use this form to certify the filing date for Icelandic benefits, to establish factors of entitlement, and to give U.S. benefit information;

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    U.S. totalization earnings record;

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    Medical evidence already in file, if the claim is for disability benefits; and,

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

D. Reference

To Link to this section - Use this URL:
http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0201772205
GN 01772.205 - Preparing Claims Packages in the Division of International Operations (DIO) for Claims Filed Outside of Iceland - 10/19/2023
Batch run: 10/19/2023
Rev:10/19/2023