BASIC (09-02)

A. Policy — Benefit programs included

The provisions of the agreement that permit people to qualify for benefits based on combined U.S. and Australian coverage credits apply to the following types of benefits:

1. U.S. retirement, survivors and disability benefits under title II of the Social Security Act. The benefit provisions of the agreement do not apply to Medicare benefits or Supplemental Security Income payments.

2. Australian Social Security retirement, survivors and disability benefits described in GN 01743.020.

B. Policy — Taxes included

The provisions of the agreement that eliminate dual Social Security coverage and taxes apply to:

1. U.S. Social Security taxes (FICA and SECA) including the Medicare portion, and

2. Australia's Superannuation Guarantee contributions.

C. Reference

Agreement provisions for the elimination of dual coverage and taxation,

RS 02002.001 - RS 02002.048