TN 37 (04-20)

RS 02001.990 Processing Requests for Special Exceptions under the Agreement with Korea

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.-Korean 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 Office of Data Exchange, Policy Publications, and International Negotiations (ODEPPIN)
Attn: International Agreements
6401 Security Blvd.
4700 Annex Building
Baltimore, MD 21235

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

Ministry of Health, Welfare, and Family Affairs
Division of National Pension Benefits of the Ministry
75 Yulgong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 100-793
KOREA
Telephone 82-2-2023-8343
FAX: 82-2-2023-8338

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 02001.990 - Processing Requests for Special Exceptions under the Agreement with Korea - 04/27/2020
Batch run: 04/27/2020
Rev:04/27/2020