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employment obtained since the last determination to the number previously recorded. The total should be documented in the eligibility system and updated with each redetermination.
If all members of an AG are determined to be ineligible because the individuals do not have 40 qualifying quarters and later re-apply, another interface will automatically occur if the eligibility system is coded with the alien status of PR. 2402.20.05.25
RECONCILING 40 QUALIFYING QUARTER VERIFICATION (S) If Interface shows QUESTION MAXIMUM NBR QC's 1937-1950, and the amount is needed to meet the 40-quarter determination, the individual must request a review by SSA.
If Interface displays one of the 3 following messages the client must also request a review by SSA: • CASEWORKER TO DETERMINE • EARNINGS RECORD NOT FOUND • RECORD NOT PROCESSABLE
If the individual believes that the work performed was covered and is not counted for a past year, SSA is responsible for investigating the discrepancy and correcting the record.
Refer the individual to the local Social Security office to resolve the issue.
A copy of the interface screen should be given to the individual along with the SSA contact form.
SSA will give the individual a form to verify that a request for a review has been made.
If the information from a rematch is not obtained within 60 days, call the local SSA office.
If the information is obtained and shows that the individual is not eligible based on the 40 quarters a claim will be needed for the months during which benefits were received pending the verification.
When an applicant cannot meet the 40 qualifying quarter exemption using covered earnings or Medicare only Federal, State, or local wages but alleges that there is additional work that is not shown on the data match, determine if qualifying quarters are missing from the record.
If qualifying quarters are missing, obtain the following information: • Name and address or employer • Dates of employment • Amount of earnings • Type of business or self-employment • Rate of pay. • Work performed.