How to change my SSN Card with my married name ??

[Maribel&Kyle 1]

Hey guys,,,

Just got my SSC today but it has my birth name and last name. I need to change it with my husband last name in order to get health insurance from his work

Have any of you gone through something similar.. What did you do ?

Thanks a lot !!

[Darnell 8,478]

then the work health insurance human is a retardo.

[Pitaya 2,577]

~Moved from K-1 Process to SSN Forum~

~Inquiry about SSN, not K-1~

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

You do NOT need to get it changed for health insurance. There is NO requirement that a wife change her name after marriage. Your husband should not accept that.

You can change your SSN once you get your EAD or GC in your married name.

But the one you have now in maiden name is perfectly good for everything.

[lonelywithouthim1 36]

Hmmm..that seems strange considering many people now are keeping their name. I would think the marriage certificate should be enough to get the health insurance. I will not be changing my name when my husband gets here.

[Maribel&Kyle 1]

i agree.

then the work health insurance human is a retardo.

yes i know it is not a requirement for a wife to change her name but i do . It is my choice. What is a EAD

You do NOT need to get it changed for health insurance. There is NO requirement that a wife change her name after marriage. Your husband should not accept that.

You can change your SSN once you get your EAD or GC in your married name.

But the one you have now in maiden name is perfectly good for everything.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

i agree.

yes i know it is not a requirement for a wife to change her name but i do . It is my choice. What is a EAD

Maribel,

It is your choice to change your name. You can do what you want. I never suggested what you should or should not do.

What I said was, that your insurance company cannot make you change your name to get health insurance. That is illegal.

So you do NOT need to change your name to get health insurance. So that is not your problem.

If they cannot insure you under your married name yet, because of your SSN, then there isn't a lot you can do. You can try to take your marriage license and get your name changed on it, but the SSA might not do it for you until you get your Employment authorization in your new married name. EAD means Employment Authorization Document. You apply for that with your big Adjustment of Status packet. You need to apply for Adjustment of status to remain legal in the US.

If this is confusing to you, maybe your husband should come here and read this.

[Maribel&Kyle 1]

Hey thanks for your reply ! ,, It isnt confusing , I know what you mean , I am working on my AOS package now and just called the SS office. They will change my name with my husbands' , just need to bring my marriage licence again :-P ... thanks anyways !

Maribel,

It is your choice to change your name. You can do what you want. I never suggested what you should or should not do.

What I said was, that your insurance company cannot make you change your name to get health insurance. That is illegal.

So you do NOT need to change your name to get health insurance. So that is not your problem.

If they cannot insure you under your married name yet, because of your SSN, then there isn't a lot you can do. You can try to take your marriage license and get your name changed on it, but the SSA might not do it for you until you get your Employment authorization in your new married name. EAD means Employment Authorization Document. You apply for that with your big Adjustment of Status packet. You need to apply for Adjustment of status to remain legal in the US.

If this is confusing to you, maybe your husband should come here and read this.

And once again agree with Darnell they are retards :-P .. At least the weather isnt too bad ..so i can get out there once again

Hey thanks for your reply ! ,, It isnt confusing , I know what you mean , I am working on my AOS package now and just called the SS office. They will change my name with my husbands' , just need to bring my marriage licence again :-P ... thanks anyways !

[lkerky 25]

You can change your SSC at the local office as long as you bring your marriage license and passport. They may want other documents so call ahead and ask. I would wait personally and change everything after you receive your EAD or GC. It will be easier to change all documentation at one time. But like others said above your name does not have to be your married name for you to be on your husband health insurance.

[Maribel&Kyle 1]

Thanks ! I just did that... So no problem now !

You can change your SSC at the local office as long as you bring your marriage license and passport. They may want other documents so call ahead and ask. I would wait personally and change everything after you receive your EAD or GC. It will be easier to change all documentation at one time. But like others said above your name does not have to be your married name for you to be on your husband health insurance.