The purpose of this special agreement is coverage for Retirement, Permanent Disability, Death and Survival, Social Services, and Medical Assistance arising from common contingencies

High-level athletes, over eighteen years of age, who, as a result of their sporting activity or any other professional activity they conduct, are not already included within any of the Social Security System Schemes.

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Form TA-0040

• Of the National Identification Document, Foreign Citizen Card or Passport, as applicable.
• Providing proof of being a high-level athlete.

At the Provincial or Administrative Offices of the Social Security General Treasury corresponding to the domicile of the applicant. If you have a digital certificate you can access the e-Office and submit the application form and required documentation online using the Special Agreement Registration process.

Within 90 calendar days following the publication in the Official State Gazette (BOE) of the list where s/he is included as a high-level athlete.

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It is effective from the first day of the month in which s/he has acquired the status of high-level athlete.

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• Over 18 years of age.
• Recognised status as top-level athlete.

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Reasons for expiry:

• When the interested party acquires the status of pensioner due to retirement or permanent disability.
• When the interested party is included within the field of application of any Social Security Scheme.
• Failure to make payments for three consecutive or five alternative months.
• Due to the death of the interested party.
• Decision by the interested party, duly reported to the Social Security Treasury General.

• Contribution.
• This is governed by article 27 of Order TAS72865/2003 of 13 October and Royal Decree 1467/1997 of 19 September on athletes, with all aspects not provided for therein being subject to the general provisions.