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Do I have to give my social security number to a doctor, even if I have my valid private insurance card? |
Do I have to give my social security number to a doctor, even if I have my valid private insurance card? Legally, no, but then they aren't required to treat you, either! No, you do not have to give your social security number. However, the doctor may not accept you as a patient unless you give it. If your insurance company has assigned you an ID number, there is no need for your SSN for insurance processing purposes. It used to be that your one and only ID number was your Social. Most doctors & dentists ask for a SSN in case your account (or any patient's account) goes into default. That way, if the account goes to a collection agency, it can be reported to the credit bureaus. If you are in good standing with the doctor, ask if you may omit your Social Security Number from your form. I hope this helps. No, you do not have to give it, especially since your ins is valid, however it does help if balences need to be collected. Just make sure that your doctors office is always up to date with your info, i.e. change of ins, phone #, address, or job. I never heard of a Dr.'s office refusing a pt. for not giving out their SS # Worked in Dr.'s office for six years Uh yes, I think so. ANYONE who you may have to owe for a medical service can have your social. If you don't pay you co-pay, they have a right to come after you. Personally, I don't feel it is necessary, even if it is their "office practice". They can call your insurer; however, if your insurer has only your SSN as your subscriber number, then you need to. Insurers are getting away from this practice, however, due to identify theft. If you have a subscriber ID, it should suffice, and I personally would refuse to provide it. I do not give out my children's SSN's, as they are listed under my husband's subscriber ID. If the doctor's office gives you a hard time, I would suggest you change practitioners. |
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