Totalization Agreement with GermanyTotalization Agreement • February 5th, 2023
Contract Type FiledFebruary 5th, 2023An agreement, effective December 1, 1979, between the United States and Germany improves Social Security protection for people who work or have worked in both countries. It helps many people who, without the agreement, would not be eligible for monthly retirement, disability or survivors benefits under the Social Security system of one or both countries. It also helps people who would otherwise have to pay Social Security taxes to both countries on the same earnings.