Decision No 173 of 9 December 1998 concerning the common arrangements adopted by the Member States, for the purposes of reimbursement between institutions following the introduction of the euro unit
29. 1. 2000 EN Official Journal of the European Communities C 27/21 DECISION No 173 of 9 December 1998 concerning the common arrangements adopted by the Member States, for the purposes of reim- bursement between institutions following the introduction of the euro unit (2000/C 27/07) THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNITIES ON SOCIAL SECURITY FOR MIGRANT WORKERS COMMISSION OF EUROPEAN THE which may extend beyond 31 December 2001 to avoid disputes between the Member States, Having regard to Article 81(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 of 14 June 1971 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed persons and to members of their family moving within the Community, under which it is the duty of the Administrative Commission to deal with all administrative matters or questions of interpretation arising from Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 and subsequent Regulations, HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: A. Period between 1 January 1999 and 31 December 2001: 1. Claims contained in E 125 and E 127 forms may be expressed in national currency units. Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1103/97 of 17 June 1997 on certain provisions relating to the introduction of the euro, intending to change from the national 2. Member States currency unit to the euro when submitting claims shall inform the other Member States without delay through the Administrative Commission. Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 974/98 of 3 May 1998 on the introduction of the euro, Having regard to Articles 36, 63(1) and 87(1) of the above- mentioned Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71, 3. As soon as the conversion rate of the national currencies of the Member States who have adopted the euro is known, lump sums under Articles 94 and 95 of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 shall be expressed in euro units as well as in national currency units and shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities. Having regard to Articles 93, 94, 95 and 102(1)(a) of Regu- lation (EEC) No 574/72, B. Period beginning 1 January 2002: the Administrative Having regard to Decision 153 of Commission of 7 October 1993 on the model forms necessary for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 and (EEC) No 574/72, notably form E 125, Having regard to Decision 168 of the Administrative Commission of 11 Jne 1998 on the amending of form E 127, Whereas it is necessary, for administrative reasons, to lay down common arrangements which will be applied by the Member States, for the purposes of reimbursement among institutions for the changeover to the euro; Whereas it has to be accepted that during the transitional period (1 January 1999 to 31 December 2001) no obligation exists for the Member States to use the euro unit as a unit of account. Similarly for the refund of the costs of benefits in kind during the transitional period no corresponding obligation may be imposed. Nevertheless, provisions are necessary for cases 1. As from 1 January 2002 E 125 and E 127 forms shall only be expressed in euro units by Member States who have adopted the euro unit. the forms shall be seapartely expressed in euro units. In addition, each section of 2. Claims on E 125 forms already submitted in national currency units before 1. January 2002 but not yet refunded at that date shall be converted into euro units by converting the total of each E 125. To avoid disputes over they shall also be separate sections of E 125 forms, converted itno euro units. The converstion shall be carried out by the institution, liaison body or competent authority holding the claim at that moment. 3. Claims on E 127 forms already submitted in the national currency unit before 1 January 2002 but not yet refunded at that date shall be converted into euro units using the monthly average costs, converted into euro units by the Administrative Commission and published in the Official the European Communities. The conversion shall Journal of be liaison body or institution, competent authority holding the claim at that moment. carried out by the C 27/22 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 29. 1. 2000 C. Provisions for the changeover to the euro: 1. The Secretariat of the Administrative Commission shall determine, by 30 September 2001 at the latest, the years for which claims under Articles 94and 95 of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 have not been settled according to the statement of claims under Article 101(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72. in national 2. As far as possible the balance of claims notified by a the Member State for changeover disputes otherwise provided by bilateral agreements, shall be settled by 31 December 2001. currency units before to the euro, after making deductions payment, notified before unless 3. To avoid a lengthy transition period Member States shall respect the deadlines fixed by Article 100 of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72, unless otherwise provided by bilateral agreements. Furthermore, Member States are requested to to achieve the measures proposed in make every effort the Administrative Recommendatioon Commission to speed up the settlement of claims. No 20 of This Decision shall be applicable from the first day of the month following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. The Chairman of the Administrative Commission Helmut SIEDL ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION ON SOCIAL SECURITY FOR MIGRANT WORKERS (2000/C 27/08) The annual average costs do not take into account the reduction of 20 % provided for in Articles 94(2) and 95(2) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72. The net monthly average costs have been reduced by 20 %. AVERAGE COSTS OF BENEFITS IN KIND - 1996 (1) I. Application of Article 94 of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 The amounts to be refunded with regard to the benefits in kind provided in 1996 to members of the family as referred to in Article 19(2) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 will be determined on the basis of the following average costs: Greece France Sweden Annual GRD 169 682 FRF 8 086,80 SEK 9 632,06 Net monthly GRD 11 312 FRF EUR SEK 539,12 82,19 642,14 II. Application of Article 95 of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 The amounts to be refunded with regard to benefits in kind provided in 1996 under Article 28 and 28a of Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 will be determined on the basis of the following average costs: Greece France Sweden Annual GRD 268 365 FRF 21 760,73 SEK 37 342,17 Net monthly GRD 17 891 FRF EUR 1 450,72 221,16 SEK 2 489,48 (1) Average costs: Spain and Luxembourg, (OJ C 303, 2. 10. 1998); Average costs: Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands and Portugal (OJ C 56, 26. 2. 1999); Average costs: Germany, Austria and the United Kingdom (OJ C 228, 11. 8. 1999)