2031 - MEDS-ID Change Not Permitted for Validated SSAN - Priority Reject

This alert is generated when an EW10 (MEDS-ID Change) transaction is generated for a person whose current MEDS-ID has been validated by the Social Security Administration in Baltimore (SSN-VER Code = A through D or J through M). Once an SSN has been validated, it cannot be changed until the SSN-VER Code has been lifted by MEDS Coordinator.

Sample Alert

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Possible Screen To Resolve This Alert

ReviewReview the Primary Medi-Cal/CMSP Information INQM screen for the eligibility segment involved in the error.


The SSN verification code of J indicates that this SSN has been verified by the Social Security Administration as belonging to this recipient.

Refer to MEDS Data Element Dictionary Overview for a list of the values displayed.

Refer to MEDS MEDS-ID/SSN Changes for instructions which must be followed.

Action Required

Compare the number on the SSN Detail page to the number in the MEDS-ID field on INQM screen.

  • If the number was entered in CalSAWS incorrectly, enter the correct number on the SSN field on the SSN Detail page.
  • If the number in CalSAWS is correct, and the number in MEDS/CDB is incorrect, the client must be referred to the Social Security Administration with an MC 194. In the interim, the SSN which matches MEDS/CDB must be re-entered on the SSN Detail page.

When the MC194 is returned with the correct SSN for the recipient, submit a GadWIN ticket to request the SSN verification code removal (EW03 transaction completed by MEDS Coordinator) prior to completing EW10 transaction to change the MEDS ID.

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2060 - Incomplete Address on Transaction - Action

2064 - Invalid History Change - Elig to Ineligible Status - Reject

2070 - Recipient Not Currently in Hold Status - Reject

2072 - Inappropriate Negative Action Update to Eligible Client - Urgent

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