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Originally Posted by AusParent
Yes, thank you. I was able to find our state's statute which clearly prohibits use of social security numbers on ID cards. It will be interesting to see how BCBS's drug benefit company responds.
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I think the practice started so companies or organizations didn't have to work at assigning member numbers since the ss# is unique for each person. It was just easier for them to use your ss#. In hind sight of course not such a good idea. Let us know what they say. You may also want to call and talk to someone at your state social security office.
I remember a number of years ago when video rental places were still around one of them wanted my ss# to sign up, ah... No thank you.
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