The social security agreement between the United States and Uruguay:

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  eliminates dual social security coverage and taxation of the same work; and

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  permits entitlement to benefits based upon a combination of periods of coverage earned in the United States and Uruguay.

This subchapter provides:

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  a brief overview of the Uruguayan system;

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  eligibility requirements for Uruguayan benefits; and

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  an explanation of the benefit provisions of the agreement

For more information on the Uruguayan social security system, visit the International Programs webpage. To find out how the agreement eliminates dual coverage, see sections RS 02002.600 through RS 02002.655.