But one hold up will be those private enterprises who require hard documents that they then photocopy and digitize themselves. Chief among them are healthcare offices -- the first thing they ask is "Give me your ID and medical cards" that they then photo copy.
It took them years to get away from Fax Machines (which are STILL being used!). It will take them decades to get away from being able to hold a card in their hand and photocopy it. Meanwhile it is they who complain about medical ID fraud -- while promoting it by keeping unsecured copies of people's cards!
All of my health care providers allow me to upload photos of my insurance cards. I haven't had to hand over a physical card in years.
Yeah, even if you only know the name of the insurance company, most providers can query the company’s database with your name. Conversely, even if you have a card, they still submit the number to see if you have an active policy.
But one hold up will be those private enterprises who require hard documents that they then photocopy and digitize themselves. Chief among them are healthcare offices -- the first thing they ask is "Give me your ID and medical cards" that they then photo copy.
It took them years to get away from Fax Machines (which are STILL being used!). It will take them decades to get away from being able to hold a card in their hand and photocopy it. Meanwhile it is they who complain about medical ID fraud -- while promoting it by keeping unsecured copies of people's cards!
All of my health care providers allow me to upload photos of my insurance cards. I haven't had to hand over a physical card in years.
Yeah, even if you only know the name of the insurance company, most providers can query the company’s database with your name. Conversely, even if you have a card, they still submit the number to see if you have an active policy.
It's a mistake to overestimate the drive and intelligence of a poorly trained minimum wage clerk in a health care operation. They aren't there to please you or satisfy you. Quite the opposite really.
There is a very wide gap between "Can" and "Will".
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