How come they didn't issue me a new health card only my husband?

Question

We renencly got married and had open enrollment and they sent us the new info but they only sent my husband a card not me. Its a group plan but don't I need something with my name on it. We called and they said that I am covered.

Answer 1

Many insurers only issue a card with the name of the policyholder on it.  The card is valid for any eligible dependent on the policy, but they won't receive a card with their name on it.

(My current insurer does this, and also the insurer I used to work for did that.)

If you want to confirm whether you're supposed to have a card with your own name on it, call your insurer.  Otherwise, you should just use the card with your husband's name on it.

Answer 2

Call again, and ask them to send you a card with YOUR name on it.

Answer 3

So call again and ask them to send you a card with your name on it.

It shouldn't be a problem.

Answer 4

My wife and daughter are covered by my group plan but only my name appears on the insurance cards. No problems. The card only has a space for "Contract Holder Name" so they wouldn't be able to issue one with either of their names on it anyway.