TN 11 (08-19)

RS 02002.420 Coverage Rules for Crews of Ships and Aircraft U.S.-Brazilian Agreement

A. Coverage rules for crews of ships

A person employed on a ship who otherwise has dual coverage under the social security taxation and coverage laws of both countries will only have coverage under the laws of the country whose flag the ship flies.

B. Coverage rules for crews of aircraft

A person employed as an officer or member of the crew on an aircraft who would otherwise have coverage under the laws of both the United States and Brazil, will have coverage only in the country where the employer has its headquarters.

EXCEPTION: A person sent by a Brazilian air transport organization to work as ground personnel in the United States will have coverage only under Brazilian laws, regardless of the length of transfer.

C. Reference


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RS 02002.420 - Coverage Rules for Crews of Ships and Aircraft U.S.-Brazilian Agreement - 08/15/2019
Batch run: 08/30/2019
Rev:08/15/2019