Obtaining health insurance while waiting for ssn

[Melody1920 3]

How long does it take to get an SSN and is it possible to enroll in health insurance before SSN arrives?

thank you

[Lil bear 4,197]

1 minute ago, Melody1920 said:

How long does it take to get an SSN and is it possible to enroll in health insurance before SSN arrives?

thank you

Can you please update your timeline so that answers can be given that fit your specific  situation. Thx 

[HRQX 4,145]

11 minutes ago, Melody1920 said:

and is it possible to enroll in health insurance before SSN arrives?

If the insurance company initially denies for lack of SSN ask for supervisor/higher up. Here is what the US government states: https://www.irs.gov/affordable-care-act/questions-and-answers-about-reporting-social-security-numbers-to-your-health-insurance-company

Q5: If I do not have a social security number (SSN) or other tax identifying number (TIN) for myself or other covered individuals, such as my spouse or dependents, should I contact the IRS to obtain a social security number or individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) so that I can give it to my health coverage provider?

A5: No, it is not necessary for you to contact the IRS if you do not have an SSN or a TIN. You should advise your coverage provider that you do not have an SSN or TIN and give them the date of birth for each covered individual.

11 minutes ago, Melody1920 said:

How long does it take to get an SSN

Contact SSA is you don't receive it within three weeks of US entry. https://www.ssa.gov/ssnvisa/Handout_11_1.html

IMPORTANT: Call us if you do not receive your Social Security card after 3 weeks or if you change your mailing address after arrival in the United States. If you call us, please have this letter with you. It will help us answer your questions.

Edited August 12, 2021 by HRQX

[Mike E 11,739]

9 minutes ago, Melody1920 said:

How long does it take to get an SSN

As soon as 2 weeks after you apply at the SSA office.  

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and is it possible to enroll in health insurance before SSN arrives?

thank you

Yes.  Legally insurers cannot require your SSN if you don’t have one.  
 

Practically it appears to be a toothless law.  Thus many if not most insurers violate the law.  One alleged work around is to use 000-00-0000 as the SSN.  
 

Note that once you get an SSN you are required to share it with the insurer.  

Edited August 12, 2021 by Mike E