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TN 16 (06-20)

RS 02002.645 Processing Requests for Special Exceptions under the Agreement with Uruguay

A. Process to request a special exception

An employer or self-employed worker who wishes to apply for a special exception must write to the agency in the country where the worker desires coverage.

1. United States coverage

If the worker desires U.S. coverage, send the request to:

Social Security Administration
Division of Training and Program Support
International Support Branch
P.O. Box 17741
Baltimore, Maryland 21235-7741
USA
Fax: (410) 966-1861
Request online: https://opts.ssa.gov

2. Uruguayan coverage

If the worker desires Uruguayan coverage, send the request to:

Banco de Previsión Social
Sector Convenios y Asunios Internacionales
Colonia 1881 piso 6,
CP, 112000
Montevideo-Uruguay

3. Contents of the letter requesting an exception

The letter requesting the exception should include:

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    an explanation of why both countries should grant an exception; and

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    all of the required information to issue a certificate of coverage (see RS 02002.655).

Upon receipt of a request for a special exception, the agency that received the request will consider it in collaboration with the other country’s agency. If both agencies approve the request for a special exception, the agency that received the request will issue a certificate of coverage. The certificate of coverage will serve as proof of exemption from coverage and taxes in the other country.

For more information on how to issue a certificate of coverage under the agreement with Uruguay, see RS 02002.655.

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RS 02002.645 - Processing Requests for Special Exceptions under the Agreement with Uruguay - 06/25/2020
Batch run: 06/25/2020
Rev:06/25/2020