VB 01503.625:
Benefits Withheld While in an SSA-Restricted Country
Effective Dates: 07/07/2014 - Present- Effective Dates: 04/11/2018 - Present
- BASIC (01-02)
- VB 01503.625 Benefits Withheld While in an SSA-Restricted Country
- A. Policy
- SVB withheld during the period the beneficiary is in an SSA-restricted country (regardless of citizenship) may be paid once he or she moves to a country to which payments can be made.
B. Procedure — FO, and FSPs- B. Procedure — FO, and FBUs
- The beneficiary must appear in person (i.e., face-to-face interview) and submit proof of identity per RM 00207.010, and establish that all qualification requirements continue to be met.
- Fax and then mail all materials to the CPS having SVB jurisdiction.
- C. Procedure — CPS
- Pay SVB for the months withheld while the beneficiary was in the SSA-restricted country if he/she:
- * Is no longer in a Treasury-barred or SSA-restricted country; and
- * Is entitled to SVB.
- Notify the beneficiary of the release of withheld SVB.
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