POMS Reference

RS 02001: International Agreements

TN 14 (07-94)

A worker or employer who wishes to apply for a special exception writes to the agency in the country where the worker wishes to be covered at the address given below.

COUNTRY OF COVERAGE ADDRESS
U.S.
Social Security Administration
Office of International Policy
P.O. Box 17741
Baltimore, MD 21235-7741
Ireland
Social Welfare Services
International Operations
Floor 1
O'Connell Bridge House
D'Olier StreetDublin 2
IRELAND

The letter requesting the special exception should:

  • provide all of the information needed to issue a certificate (see RS 02001.845C.) and

  • explain why a special exception is desired.

Each agency will coordinate with the other agency as necessary if it believes the exception should be granted. When an exception is granted, the agency of the country which will cover the worker issues a certificate of coverage to serve as proof of exemption from coverage and taxation in the other country.