GN 01737.110:
Scope of Greek Agreement
Effective Dates: 04/22/2014 - Present- Effective Dates: 11/22/2017 - Present
- BASIC (07-94)
- GN 01737.110 Scope of Greek Agreement
- A. Policy -Benefit programs included
The provisions of the agreement that permit people to qualify for benefits based on combined U.S. and Greek coverage credits apply only to retirement, survivors, and disability benefits under each country's system. The agreement does not apply to U.S. Medicare benefits, SSI benefits, or Special Age 72 payments.- The provisions of the agreement that permit people to qualify for benefits based on combined U.S. and Greek coverage credits apply only to retirement, survivors, and disability benefits under each country's system. The agreement does not apply to U.S. Medicare benefits Supplemental Security Income payments.
- B. Policy -Taxes included
- The provisions of the agreement that eliminate dual Social Security coverage and taxes apply to:
- * U.S. Social Security taxes (FICA and SECA) including the Medicare portion.
- * Greek Social Security taxes that finance retirement, survivors, and disability benefits, medical care, sickness and maternity benefits, unemployment benefits, worker's compensation, family allowances, worker's housing assistance fund and labor home fund.
- C. Reference
- Agreement provisions for the elimination of dual coverage and taxation, RS 02001.850 - RS 02001.898.
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