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Expedite EAD due to no health insurance

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SalishSea Grand Master

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6 hours ago, Donutguy926 said:

I called healthcare.gov and the woman said I might need a SSN, which I cannot get until I have an EAD. Also I cannot prove my immigration status because USPS lost my NOA1.

You do not need to have an SSN in order to get health insurance.

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5 hours ago, Donutguy926 said:

Yes, I adjusted status from VWP. Do you know of any insurance companies that don't require a SSN?

Waiting to be able to work and travel is one of the primary drawbacks to adjusting as a tourist.

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5 hours ago, Donutguy926 said:

His health insurance (BCBS-IL) needs a SSN for spouses to be added

Not required.  I added my spouse to my employer based plan before he had an SSN.  When he got the SSN, we updated it.  

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6 hours ago, Donutguy926 said:

No this is an adjustment of status by marrying an US Citizen. I don't get my SSN until the EAD is processed

When did you marry? I got my SSN two weeks after arriving in the US on my K1, married my fiancé a month later. How long have you been in the United States?

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Added Ryan without a SS number. Updated it later.
Massive increase in my payments of course. 
But, I did sign that I’m responsible for my husband and would have added him regardless. 
 I asked HR before he arrived. I did get push back and jumped some hoops. 
I was told the exact same thing. 
Eventually had a ss placeholder short term. 
You can definitely ask for an expedite. 
But be persistent that a ss number is not required, they will add you. 
Good luck. 
 

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geowrian Grand Master

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The ACA not only does not requires an SSN, it explicitly prohibits requiring one. Unfortunately, this is an edge case in insurance so online forms and many Tier 1 customer service or agents may not be aware of it. Push it up the chain....it is not required. Often they will use a placeholder SSN that gets updated once you have a real SSN.

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

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Sarah&Facundo Community Regular

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You can get healthcare through the Affordable Care Act exchange. You don't need a job for that. In fact, many jobs don't even offer it. I don't even get my own healthcare through a job and I am a USC. You also do not legally need a SSN to acquire health insurance. You also do not need an EAD to get a SSN. My husband had his SSN within the month of us getting married but waited about 5 months for an EAD. 

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5 minutes ago, Sarah&Facundo said:

You also do not need an EAD to get a SSN. My husband had his SSN within the month of us getting married but waited about 5 months for an EAD. 

OP came on the VWP. Unless they had an SSN from a prior visa, they do need an EAD or green card to get one.

Your case was K-1, which does allow an SSN via status.

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Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

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16 hours ago, Donutguy926 said:

His health insurance (BCBS-IL) needs a SSN for spouses to be added

You need to call and ask for a supervisor. I have BC and BS and was able to add my wife before she had a SSN.

Finally done...

 

 

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I just helped a relative apply for insurance on the marketplace.  I can confirm that the SS# is NOT REQUIRED.  The application went through, cards have arrived in the mail.  

 

The people on the phone are not always correct.  They said that my relative would not get a subsidy, but they ended up getting a significant one.  

 

If you have your NOA1, you can use that as proof of immigration status when applying.  

13 hours ago, Jorgedig said:

Not required.  I added my spouse to my employer based plan before he had an SSN.  When he got the SSN, we updated it.  

I can confirm.  I added my spouse to my BCBC insurance without a SS# and had no issues.  

Obligatory disclaimer:  Not a lawyer.  Posts are written based on my own research and based on whatever information is provided.  Consult an immigration attorney regarding your specific case.

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22 hours ago, Donutguy926 said:

 

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SSNs are required to be provided if the applicant has a SSN.  If you don't have a SSN, you are still entitled to health insurance, by law.  Keep asking for supervisors.

My wife has affordable care act insurance, still waiting on SSN and EAD.

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