Recipient Inquiry Screens

Recipient inquiry screens are usually requested via the Client Inquiry Request (INQR) screen, but may also be requested from other screens such as the Whole Case Inquiry Request (INQW), File Clearance Inquiry (INQN), etc.

INQR - Client Inquiry Request

The Client Inquiry Request (INQR)Client Inquiry Request (INQR) is the main menu used to obtain online client information from the MEDS/CDB database via one of the following identifiers:


  • MEDS-ID (SSN or pseudo number)
  • CIN (Client Index Number)
  • County-ID (14-digit county number), or
  • HIC-NO (consists up to 12 characters).

To Obtain

  • The [INQR] screen is displayed upon signing on to MEDS, or
  • From the [MENU] screen, select option ‘R’ and press Enter, or
  • From a blank MEDS screen, type INQR, or
  • Press the <F12> function key.

Related Topics

INQ7 - Eligibility By Month

INQ8 - Food Stamp History

INQA - MEDS Address Information

INQB - Buy-In and Bendex Information

INQC - Other Health Coverage

INQD - Change Dates and Authorized Rep. Information