Need help Policy Number? Insurance

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the identification of a "Policy Number" on insurance cards, with participants sharing their experiences and suggestions regarding what to use in its absence. The scope includes practical advice and personal anecdotes related to insurance documentation.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses confusion about the absence of a "Policy Number" on their insurance card and seeks clarification on what to use instead.
  • Another participant humorously suggests that without knowing the insurance company, it is difficult to provide a helpful answer.
  • A different participant mentions that they have been advised to use the "subscriber ID" as a substitute for the Policy Number on insurance forms.
  • Some participants note that their own insurance cards clearly display a Policy Number, indicating that this may vary by region.
  • There is a light-hearted exchange about the differences in insurance documentation, with references to regional variations and humorous comments about the "Gamma Quadrant."

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the existence or importance of a "Policy Number," as experiences and practices appear to vary significantly by region and insurance provider.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention that the lack of a clear definition of the insurance company complicates the discussion. There are also references to regional differences in insurance documentation that remain unresolved.

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Need help! Policy Number? Insurance ...

Ok, I have my card infront of me.

I have: subscriber id, group number, payer id, and card number ... but not "Policy Number"

Which is it? Thanks!
 
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I would guess that you were really looking for Physicians Corp of America (whose domain name has been acquired by a robotics company), Physicians Mutual, Physicians Reciprical, or the Psychic Hotline (don't they have a special program called "In Search of Lost Objects"?)

Considering we don't even know what insurance company you're talking about, the chances of answering your question are pretty small. Even with the company name, you'd probably need to rely on someone who had insurance from the same company.

(My trash collectors changed their system, making it vary hard to figure out how our old account numbers carry over into their new system. In their case, they at least offered a page on their website explaining how to enter your "new" number based off of your old "account number" when paying bills on-line.)
 
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rocomath said:
Ok, I have my card infront of me.

I have: subscriber id, group number, payer id, and card number ... but not "Policy Number"

Which is it? Thanks!
On insurance forms, I've been told to use my "subscriber ID" when it asks for the Policy number.

Your card should have a toll free number on it, call them and ask which to use.
 
It must be a regional matter. Both my Alberta Health insurance and my car insurance have a policy number clearly printed on them.
 
Danger said:
It must be a regional matter. Both my Alberta Health insurance and my car insurance have a policy number clearly printed on them.

Certainly, it's that great big region to the south of Canada. My AB Health and my car insurance both have a policy number on them as well.
 
NeoDevin said:
Certainly, it's that great big region to the south of Canada.

Ahhh, the Gamma Quadrant. We just keep our shields maintained and pretend that it doesn't exist. :biggrin:
 
If we ignore them, will they go away?
 
I'm still hoping, but it hasn't worked yet.
 

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