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epinions.com has the site very poorly rated.

I am not here to argue with you about anything, just to give the OP my experience. It is just a site that refers you to different insurance companies in your state. What you do with the information you get from the insurance companies is up to you.

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My spouse is young, healthy and probably won't be going to the doctor much at all and may never get to the deductible. It gives four appointments for $35 before the deductible has to be covered, then

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Blue Cross Blue Shield let me have insurance without a waiting time, have you checked with them?

You need to wait about 2 weeks before going to the SS office to get your SSN. You don't have your timeline filled out so it is hard to give you advice. :time:

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Ah yes, I guess I went too early, but now I should be fine, I've been here six weeks. Thanks for the help! BCBS indeed would let me be insured, and it's a good company. Thanks for your help!

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Ah yes, I guess I went too early, but now I should be fine, I've been here six weeks. Thanks for the help! BCBS indeed would let me be insured, and it's a good company. Thanks for your help!

No problem, learning about insurance is very complicated! I've been here for 3+ years and it still confuses me. :lol:

Six weeks is plenty of time to wait for them to have your information. Go back to the office and try again. You will need your SSN for many things!

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Do I just go in with my passport / visa and request it?

Yes. Just bring all your papers, in case. He had to show his passport, and they plugged everything into the computer. Two weeks later we got a notification that it was submitted and they said it'd probably be another two weeks because they had to get his information from USCIS.

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Do I just go in with my passport / visa and request it?

This guide should help you.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/ssn

I took my passport with I-94 and the SS-5 form. I also printed out RM 10211.530 but I didn't need it, I would take that with you just in case though.

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Unfortunately even ehealthinsurance.com sends me to companies that I have previously contacted as to whether I am eligible, such as Cigna, who said that I am not. That site is not an insurance company, but only lets you compare different companies.

we have cigna here in Jersey and my husband doesnt have anything. hmmm werid.

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Do I just go in with my passport / visa and request it?

No copies. Take your passport, your I-94 and just in case any other ID card you got.

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I have encountered some problems getting health insurance here in the US. Some companies won't insure me until I've been a resident for six months, and some require proof of residency that I don't have, such as voter registration, a Social Security number or a state issued ID.

What is other people's experience with this? What's the best way to go?

Thanks!

If you are married to the USC then she can add you to her companies insurance plan. All she has to do is bring in a certified copy of her marriage certificate. I don't know why people make it harder than it is. Good luck.

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If you are married to the USC then she can add you to her companies insurance plan. All she has to do is bring in a certified copy of her marriage certificate. I don't know why people make it harder than it is. Good luck.

I think the OP is trying to find an individual plan, not join an employer sponsored plan.

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If you are married to the USC then she can add you to her companies insurance plan. All she has to do is bring in a certified copy of her marriage certificate. I don't know why people make it harder than it is. Good luck.

Not all companies offer insurance plans or if they do it is for over $900 a month for two people who are in their early 30's and late 20's.

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I used this place for two months worth:

Immigrant Health Insurance

Thanks so much for this!

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After 10 days of arrival, apply for SSN... this is part of the requirements getting insurance. Goodluck!

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