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TN 2 (04-19)

GN 01758.205 Preparing Claims Packages in the Division of International Operations (DIO) for Claims Filed Outside of Brazil

A. Procedure – Initial Claims Packages

Prepare initial claims packages to request a Brazilian certified coverage record and to inform the Brazilian liaison agency the National Social Insurance Institute (INSS) about claims for Brazilian benefits.

B. Procedure – U.S. claims

Prepare Form SSA 2960 USA/BR 3 (U.S. Brazil Agreement on Social Security Transmittal/Request/Certification) and forward to the Brazilian liaison agency the INSS if the Brazilian certified record is not in claims file.

C. Procedure – U.S. Claims Brazilian totalization benefits

Prepare a claims package that includes:

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    Form SSA 2960 USA/BR 3 to request a Brazilian certified coverage record if needed, to certify the filing date for Brazilian benefits, establish factors of entitlement, and 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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    Evidence submitted for non-disability claim.

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GN 01758.205 - Preparing Claims Packages in the Division of International Operations (DIO) for Claims Filed Outside of Brazil - 04/10/2019
Batch run: 04/10/2019
Rev:04/10/2019