POMS Reference

GN 00905: Techniques Concerning SSA Foreign Operations

TN 7 (03-90)

A. Policy

Where possible, claimants must personally file applications for monthly benefits before a Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) representative or a Foreign Service Post (FSP) representative if needed with prior Regional Federal Benefits Officer (RFBO) authorization.

In any event, an FBU or FSP (with prior authorization from the RFBO) employee must personally identify every claimant who lives in the Elazig- Hozat area before delivery of the first check.

Exception: Claims from persons not born in Turkey and which do not depend on Turkish proofs may be handled under the normal development procedures.

B. Process

When a claimant appears at an FBU or FSP (with prior RFBO authorization) asking for benefits, the FBU or FSP:

  • Secures a statement concerning his claim for benefits;

  • Verifies the claimant's identity;

  • Certifies the claimant's identification book (see D.); and

  • Forwards this material to DIO, with any evidence the individual submits.

C. Procedure

Handle claims inquiries as follows:

  • Send responses to claimants through the FBUs servicing their addresses; and

  • Provide the FBU with the necessary forms and complete instructions if it is requested to develop a claim for benefits. Do not send the forms to the claimant.

D. Exhibit

The following form is used by the FSP in Adana (with prior RFBO authorization) to certify the contents of a claimant's Turkish census record or identification book.

WAGE EARNER
ACCOUNT NUMBER

  WAGE EARNER WIFE OR WIDOW CHILD CHILD CHILD
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
FATHER'S NAME
MOTHER'S NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
DATE REG IN NUFUS
MARRIED TO
DATE OF MARRIAGE
DATE REG IN NUFUS
DATE OF ADOPTION
DATE REG IN NUFUS
         

PROVINCE

DISTRICT

 

SUBDISTRICT

           

WARD

STREET

 

VILLIAGE

           

SECTION

VOLUME

 

PAGE

           

WERE ANY OF THE DATES SHOWN ABOVE CHANGED BY A COURT DECREE?

   YES   NO

IF YES, EXPLAIN WHEN AND HOW THE CHANGE TOOK PLACE AND THE BASIS IF SHOWN.

           

I CERTIFY THAT ALL THE INFORMATION SHOWN ABOVE IS A TRUE EXTRACT TAKEN FROM THE:

      CENSUS OFFICE RECORDS

      PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION BOOK OF THE CLAIMANT

           
           

NAME

TITLE

 

DATE