Health Care Provider Letter Requesting SSN. Advice?

[Cilllah 470]

Hi guys!
I arrived in the US in July and the social security offices were closed. So I applied for my SSN via the AOS process in August. I am not sure how long that will take for EAD/AP but I have already done my biometrics. This was disappointing but not a huge deal as I don't want to drive during winter as I am new to snow and my daughter and I were successfully added to my husbands health insurance - which I have used no issue.

However, we received a letter each the other day requesting SSN for both of us. I know that it isn't a legal requirement to provide one. So, is this just a simple phone call stating so or should I be prepared to argue my case. Does anyone have any advice?

On a side note I believe now finally the local social security office is open. However, it is too late to go there and request one right. I94 has expired and I changed my name to my husbands. So, it's just a matter of sitting tight until that combo card, correct?

Thanks!

[Dashinka 23,355]

Here is some advice relative to the Dr. Office.

 

https://news.yahoo.com/doctor-asks-social-security-number-203100849.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9kdWNrZHVja2dvLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAB4I1gBMyOX27529tsZnSB_0cv1AhO2VU70k52puiBkFZpe2wypXrlVNS3GmoQqw9yBcmP9AdLefQVNSTW6VhioVFtXUkMn6Yx8xnYlnKDKwcNcp-DD_4rF6Fsc6zJvApxlfuN5YLnqfwfV10UT5W2zwpuoa8g-LQRl7bANgCISN

 

As to your other question, yes, you will have to wait for the combo card.

 

Good Luck!