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Question by StephenWeinstein: What documentation is required for paying health insurance by credit card?
Blue Cross charges my health insurance premium to my credit card each month automatically. I do not sign a separate credit card authorization each month and I do not get a receipt. Will the credit card statements be enough for tax purposes, or do I need to request an actual receipt from the insurance company?

Best answer:

Answer by tma
Yes. You wouldn’t need to show proof unless you were examined or audited, and the credit card statements would suffice as proof of payment.

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Question by Aikions: Can you start using your health insurance card as soon you receive it?
I’m planning on getting health insurance for myself. Can you use your insurance card as soon you get it? I want to use it for a health check up, dental, etc…

Best answer:

Answer by zurdear
Most companies will make it effective next day as long as you don’t have any ongoing/unresolved health problems. However if your medical situation is more complicated they can push the effective date back till they have answers. The insurance company will most likely ask to view medical records and/or receive an attending physician statement which because of the snail pace in medical records departments can take up to 18 business days – in other words about a month. Best advice? Start looking for insurance about 30 days before your current coverage will cease to give the underwriting department for your new company time to handle any snafus.

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