This annual review is also important by virtue of its content: with regard to Regulation 1408/71, the definition of the term 'member of the family' where national legislation does not enable members of the family to be distinguished from other persons (Annex I, title II); special schemes for self-employed persons which are excluded from the scope of the regulation (Annex II, Title II); rules on exceptions to the exportability of benefits (Annex IIa); existing bilateral agreements which were in force before the implementation of the regulation in the Member State concerned (Annex III), and particular methods for applying the legislation of certain Member States (Annex VI).
This annual review is also important by virtue of its content: with regard to Regulation 1408/71, the definition of the term 'member of the family' where national legislation does not enable members of the family to be distinguished from other persons (Annex I, title II); special schemes for self-employed persons which are excluded from the scope of the regulation (Annex II, Title II); rules on exceptions to the exportability of benefits (Annex IIa); existing bilateral agreements which were in force before the implementation of the regulation in the Member State concerned (Annex III), and particular methods for applying the legislation of certain Member States (Annex VI).