GLPSC-DPB uses the MIDAS legacy system to process all claims, both CEFs and modular disability folders, except for electronic disability collection system (EDCS) exclusion cases. For dual eligibility railroad (RR) claims adjudicated using the MIDAS legacy system, the following notices are available:

* Use the RRB T2 20/40 DENIAL notice for dual eligibility medical denials when the NH does not meet the insured status requirements for cash disability insurance benefits (DIB). Do not use the RRB T2 20/40 DENIAL notice for joint freeze 20/40 cases, since joint freeze cases are paper cases and are not processed using MIDAS. See DI 44005.000 for joint freeze cases.

**Use the RRB FREEZE ALLOWANCE notice for dual eligibility disability allowances where the NH does not meet the insured status requirements for cash DIB benefits, but has been awarded a period of disability freeze.

For EDCS exclusion cases, the GLPSC-DPB prepares a manual notice. Manual notices for career railroad claims are located on the GLPSC-DPB shared drive, under “DPB Letters – Railroad Letters” and “RECON LETTERS.”

If the file does not reflect whether the claimant filed a claim with RRB, add the following paragraph to the allowance notice when the individual has at least 60 months of creditable RR service earned after 12/31/95 (or 120 months earned at any time):

We note that your railroad earnings record indicates that you have at least 60 months of creditable RR service earned after 12/31/95 (or at least 120 months earned at any time) which makes you eligible to apply for disability benefits under the disability provisions of the Railroad Retirement Act. If you have not already done so, you may wish to contact the Railroad Retirement Board regarding the filing of an application for disability benefits.

Determine the appropriate pamphlets to be included with the various types of notices refer to NL 00603.115.