TN 38 (06-20)

RS 02001.135 How a Special Exception is Processed Under the U.S. - German Agreement

A. How to request special exceptions

A worker or employer who wishes to apply for a special exception writes to the designated agency in the country where the worker wishes to remain covered. The letter should:

  • give all the information necessary to issue a certificate of coverage under the U.S.-German agreement; and

  • explain why a special exception should be granted.

Individuals wishing to request an exception granting U.S. coverage should write to the following address:

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

Individuals wishing to request an exception granting German coverage should write to the address below:

GKV-Spitzenverband
Deutsche Verbindungsstelle
Krankenversicherung - Ausland (DVKA)
Pennefeldsweg 12 c
D-53177 Bonn
GERMANY

The letter requesting the special exception should:

  • provide all of the information needed to issue a certificate of coverage (see RS 02001.145); and

  • explain the reason for the special exception request.

Upon receipt of a request for a special exception, the agency that receives 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 receives 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.


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RS 02001.135 - How a Special Exception is Processed Under the U.S. - German Agreement - 10/03/2019
Batch run: 06/25/2020
Rev:10/03/2019