MEDS-ID

MEDS Identification Number. This is a nine-digit number that is the primary recipient identifier in MEDS. The recipient’s SSN is used when known to the county or MEDS. If no SSN is available, MEDS assigns a pseudo number beginning with an 8 or 9 and ending with a ‘P’ or ‘Q’.Refer to “MEDS-ID (SSN or Pseudo Number)” on page 1-9 for more information.