Quick question

[Hello729 74]

Hi everyone, this is our situation.  We are doing aos from k1.  We sent our aos package 2 weeks ago.  We got a text that it was received and the money was drawn from our bank account.  Here is where the rubber meets the road:  my wife is pregnant.  But she cannot get a simple state id because we did not file for a simple state id within the 60 days time frame (who knew?).   We need a state id to be seen by a doctor.  What can we do?  

[Roel 7,191]

You... don't need a state ID to be seen. Imagine how people who are just visiting US wouldn't be able to go see a doctor or go to the hospital because they don't have a State ID?

 

I imagine they require a "photo ID" and I assume your wife has her passport.

[Hello729 74]

11 minutes ago, Roel said:

You... don't need a state ID to be seen. Imagine how people who are just visiting US wouldn't be able to go see a doctor or go to the hospital because they don't have a State ID?

 

I imagine they require a "photo ID" and I assume your wife has her passport.

They told us that we need a state id with a picture on it.  I am so lost!

[Nicola and Jordan 668]

I’m doing AOS from K1 and I’ve seen a doctor and I regularly go to chiro and acupuncture. All we needed was our insurance info which I am on my husbands. 

[britishandusa 446]

12 minutes ago, Hello729 said:

They told us that we need a state id with a picture on it.  I am so lost!

Not true. I use to work in an OBGYN. We accepted many forms of ID including foreign passports/foreign Driver License. Try to go to a different provider or ask to see a different front desk person. 

[davidvs 320]

My wife has always been able to use her passport for ID, even before we got married. Now that she is on my insurance, all she needs is the insurance card.

[Crazy Cat 39,261]

42 minutes ago, Hello729 said:

We need a state id to be seen by a doctor.

I find this very difficult to believe.......

[Marieke H 2,314]

Did you ask if they accepted any other forms of ID? During my AOS phase I would often be asked for a state ID which I didn't have, but my usual reply would be to offer them my foreign passport plus my marriage certificate to prove my name change, and I never had any problems. When they ask for a state ID they usually just mean "an ID with a photo from an official source", like a passport, greencard, EAD...

[Hello729 74]

6 minutes ago, MariekeH said:

Did you ask if they accepted any other forms of ID? During my AOS phase I would often be asked for a state ID which I didn't have, but my usual reply would be to offer them my foreign passport plus my marriage certificate to prove my name change, and I never had any problems. When they ask for a state ID they usually just mean "an ID with a photo from an official source", like a passport, greencard, EAD...

They would not accept the foreign passport which I agree you all it is completely strange...was there a change in the law recently?

[Crazy Cat 39,261]

11 minutes ago, Hello729 said:

They would not accept the foreign passport which I agree you all it is completely strange...was there a change in the law recently?

To my knowledge, there is no law.......I would find another doctor.

Edited April 1, 2019 by missileman

[Villanelle 4,121]

How are you paying for the Dr? It could be related to them wanting state ID. Many low cost or reduced cost providers require you to show proof of being a resident of that area as well as legal status. 

[Hello729 74]

4 minutes ago, username_taken said:

How are you paying for the Dr? It could be related to them wanting state ID. Many low cost or reduced cost providers require you to show proof of being a resident of that area as well as legal status. 

We are paying the dr with my insurance from my work.  

[davidvs 320]

59 minutes ago, Hello729 said:

We are paying the dr with my insurance from my work.  

Very strange indeed. 

 

if she is covered by your insurance, the doctor should have no issues seeing her.

[carmel34 3,531]

1 hour ago, Hello729 said:

We are paying the dr with my insurance from my work.  

If she has proof of insurance, i.e., an insurance card in her name, plus valid passport, you should be fine.  Ask to see a supervisor, office manager, etc., or call your insurance company, they should be able to help you.

[Hello729 74]

1 hour ago, carmel34 said:

If she has proof of insurance, i.e., an insurance card in her name, plus valid passport, you should be fine.  Ask to see a supervisor, office manager, etc., or call your insurance company, they should be able to help you.

Got it and thanks!