Social Security Number Application

[GlenC 0]

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has any suggests for me.

 

I applied for a social security number the day after i married my k-1 visa petitioner. This was back in february. My I-94 has since expired. I just called them to find out where the social security number was but apparently they were not able to verify my I-94 in time when it expired May 10th. Is there any way i can reapply for the SSN? My wife needs it for me to be on her healthcare plan.

 

I have applied for my AOS already so i could wait it out with thaat, but ideally if i could get it sooner that would be great. Thanks for the help!

 

[SalishSea 17,829]

58 minutes ago, GlenC said:

My wife needs it for me to be on her healthcare plan.

This is actually not correct.  You can be added without an SSN, and when you receive it, update.

[GRASGM 38]

19 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

This is actually not correct.  You can be added without an SSN, and when you receive it, update.

This is true. I arrived on Feb 12th on a K-1, i-94 expired May 11. Partner added me to healthcare plan without SSN. Although I was added for my i-94 ran out, I did not have (and still do not have) a SSN. If it is any help, it is the Molina provider. 

[Duke & Marie 1,389]

I’m not sure how to deal with the SS office, one would imagine since you submitted the application directly with them 3 months before the i94 expied and they didn’t process it is a problem at their end not yours, realistically speaking if they did this for everyone, not many people would get a SSN.. hopefully since you applied for it prior to submitting AOS you ticked the box that you need USCIS to process it on your behalf. 

 

No SSN is required for health insurance, my husband recently added me to his and all they required was an acceptable number from photo ID. I gave my Aussie Driver licence number, since (other than my passport) it’s the only photo ID I have and carry.

Edited May 26, 2020 by Duke & Marie

[Lucky2Lucky 2,526]

You have to wait for your EAD to obtain a SSN now. As others stated you do not need a SSN to be added to the plan; I would ask to speak to a supervisor or manager if they continue to give you a hard time. 

[Buster & Hitch 58]

They may be able to use your Alien number instead for insurance, I had a SSN delay as well and that's what the insurance company told us to try (after asking a few people). My SSN arrived shortly after though and we were able to update. 

[E_pluribus_unum 73]

23 hours ago, Luckycuds said:

You have to wait for your EAD to obtain a SSN now. As others stated you do not need a SSN to be added to the plan; I would ask to speak to a supervisor or manager if they continue to give you a hard time. 

It actually depends on the Employer's policies as well. 

I work for the State of California and have health coverage through CalPERS. Unfortunately, because my spouse does not have an SSN or ITIN, she cannot be added to the plan because CalPERS also uses the SSN for internal accounting and identifcation for other agencies. 

 

I am still waiting for a followup to see if there is a way around considering even the IRS website says an SSN is not required: https://www.irs.gov/affordable-care-act/questions-and-answers-about-reporting-social-security-numbers-to-your-health-insurance-company

Also, multiple searches pertaining to Section 6055 of the ACA seem to state that a DOB can be used in Lieu of an SSN. 

 

[Iscir 295]

2 hours ago, E_pluribus_unum said:

It actually depends on the Employer's policies as well. 

I work for the State of California and have health coverage through CalPERS. Unfortunately, because my spouse does not have an SSN or ITIN, she cannot be added to the plan because CalPERS also uses the SSN for internal accounting and identifcation for other agencies. 

 

I am still waiting for a followup to see if there is a way around considering even the IRS website says an SSN is not required: https://www.irs.gov/affordable-care-act/questions-and-answers-about-reporting-social-security-numbers-to-your-health-insurance-company

Also, multiple searches pertaining to Section 6055 of the ACA seem to state that a DOB can be used in Lieu of an SSN. 

 

Did you call your local SSA office? I was in a similar situation and I was able to get my SSN. They called my husbands job to confirm the SSN was needed to add me on his health insurance. 

Edited May 27, 2020 by Iscir