The U.K. coverage certification is used to assign foreign (F) quarters of coverage
to the U.S. earnings record.
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All periods of coverage certified by the United Kingdom are creditable, including
non-contributory and non-work related credits granted during periods of invalidity.
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The presence of U.K. coverage after disability onset is not necessarily an indication
of work. Development of substantial gainful activity should not be initiated based
only on the U.K. coverage.
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There is no minimum amount of U.K. coverage which must be earned before the U.S. can
use it.