Listen to ACA’s latest webinar on the topic of US Social Security.  Available only on ACA members on ACA's Members-Only page.

 

US Social Security Informational Webinar

 

 Jack Leuchtman

Social Security and Federal Benefits Unit

US Embassy, London

 

Michael J. Larsen

Chair, UK Chapter, American Citizens Abroad

Member of the Board and Executive Committee, ACA, Inc.

 

Topics covered and general questions

  • General eligibility requirements for Social Security and particular issues for Americans overseas, what should they be aware of/plan for (i.e. totalization agreements, WEP).
  • Social Security contributions and the self-employed American overseas (general information).
  • Importance of creating a US Social Security online account prior to relocating overseas/changing information online once you are overseas.
  • How to access Social Security benefits while overseas/how ACA’s SDFCU account can help.
  • Obtaining or reclaiming your Social Security number/importance of getting Social Security Numbers for infants when registering birth from abroad (i.e. replacing lost Social Security cards, identifying if a Social Security number was ever issued or reclaiming if forgotten, etc.).
  • General guidance of obtaining a Social Security number from overseas (through FBUs at Embassies or via Embassies/Consulates without FBUs).
  • Some general questions:
  • Why is it so important for Americans citizens to have Social Security numbers?
  • Do I need a Social Security number to apply for a US passport?
  • Do I need a Social security number to file US taxes?

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