BASIC (09-02)

A. POLICY – EFFECTIVE DATE

The agreement with Australia became effective on October 1, 2002.

B. POLICY – EFFECT ON COVERAGE

Workers whose employment would otherwise be covered by both the U.S. and Australian Social Security systems are covered by only one country's system beginning 10/1/2002. The agreement does not affect a worker's coverage prior to that date. If a worker had earnings before 10/1/2002 that were dually covered, those earnings would be subject to Social Security contributions in both countries.