Can I see doctor without social security number?

[Reqahmed 92]

Hi I came to us with Cr1 visa. While I wait for my social security number can I see doctor or go to hospital without SSN or green card? Thank you.

[Crazy Cat 41,865]

Yes.  Take your passport for identification.  If they ask for your SSN, just explain that it is being sent to you..

[Reqahmed 92]

1 minute ago, missileman said:

Yes.  Take your passport for identification.  If they ask for your SSN, just explain that it is being sent to you..

Thank you.

[NikLR 13,227]

Yes.  I wouldn't unless it's an emergency or without insurance.  Fyi your endorsed visa in your passport is a temporary green card valid for 1 year. 

[NikLR 13,227]

~~moved to moving here and your new life from general immigration discussion. Topic is not immigration related. ~~

[Reqahmed 92]

3 minutes ago, NikLR said:

Yes.  I wouldn't unless it's an emergency or without insurance.  Fyi your endorsed visa in your passport is a temporary green card valid for 1 year. 

Thank you. Do I have to pay for per service? Also do you know if I can do insurance without SSN and how long it can take ? 

Edited November 9, 2018 by Reqahmed

[NikLR 13,227]

Yes you have to pay.  Medical care in the USA is extremely expensive.  For instance without insurance through my husband,  a visit to an urgent care center (not an ER) would have cost me over $500.  With insurance it cost  me $150. 

[Crazy Cat 41,865]

1 minute ago, Reqahmed said:

Thank you. Do I have to pay for per service? Also do you know if I do insurance without SSN and how long it can take ? 

Yes, medical care is not free..and the billing is extremely complex.......but EMERGENCY medical care will not be denied.

[NikLR 13,227]

As for how long, see if you can get in your spouse's insurance first. 

[NikLR 13,227]

Just now, missileman said:

Yes, medical care is not free..and the billing is extremely complex.......but EMERGENCY medical care will not be denied.

No but it will cost you.  And as an lpr we are not allowed to use medicaid.

[debbiedoo 2,339]

14 minutes ago, Reqahmed said:

Thank you. Do I have to pay for per service? Also do you know if I can do insurance without SSN and how long it can take ? 

unless you have health insurance already i wouldnt go to the doctor and certainly not the ER unless its an emergency.

 

im not sure how you didnt know healthcare was not free or cheap in the US, but its NOT.

[kzielu 1,149]

17 minutes ago, Reqahmed said:

Thank you. Do I have to pay for per service? Also do you know if I can do insurance without SSN and how long it can take ? 

You can get insurance at any time, instantly. Just you have to be able to pay for it. There is no public healthcare / insurance like you may have known it from other countries.

[Crazy Cat 41,865]

Just now, debbiedoo said:

unless you have health insurance already i wouldnt go to the doctor and certainly not the ER unless its an emergency.

 

im not sure how you didnt know healthcare was not free or cheap in the US, but its NOT.

I spent about 4 hours in the ER a week or so ago for chest pain......I expect the "billed" charges to be in the neighborhood of $10,000.    Thank goodness for Medicare and a secondary insurance carrier...........medical costs are such a huge consideration during immigration!!

[debbiedoo 2,339]

4 minutes ago, missileman said:

I spent about 4 hours in the ER a week or so ago for chest pain......I expect the "billed" charges to be in the neighborhood of $10,000.    Thank goodness for Medicare and a secondary insurance carrier...........medical costs are such a huge consideration during immigration!!

my ex had triple bypass. dont remember if it was one week or 2 in hospital. think the final bill was $200K+

 

[NikLR 13,227]

To behonest, health care costs are one of the reasons i consider becoming a USC.  

I could move back to Canada, spend 3 months, get healthcare treatment, then move back without having to reapply for an IR1 visa.