Name Change @ Work

Ang&Rich Posted: Oct 19, 2005 03:38 PM

Name Change @ Work

I am so clueless...realized by sheer accident the other day that I had only 31 days from the date of marriage to get DH on medical insurance....thank God I looked on day 30! I thought I had to wait for the SS card to come in with my married name before I could do anything but Benefits only wanted a copy of the marriage license. So...now I am wondering...what else can/should I be changing? Can I change my name without the SSN matching my new name? Help

hmm8191 Posted: Oct 19, 2005 03:47 PM

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No, you're going to have to wait for your SS card. I work in HR and it's legally required for your I9 documentation, tax forms, etc.
It's possible your company may bend the rules but really you should be required to show your new SS card.

hbradio Posted: Oct 19, 2005 03:58 PM

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DH has been on my insurance for a while now and I still havent changed my SS card yet. HR only needed my marriage license. Maybe every company has different requirements?

Ang&Rich Posted: Oct 19, 2005 04:08 PM

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Posted by hmm8191

No, you're going to have to wait for your SS card. I work in HR and it's legally required for your I9 documentation, tax forms, etc.
It's possible your company may bend the rules but really you should be required to show your new SS card.

Thanks! That's what I thought but people keep pushing for me to submit the paperwork. I will wait on the SS card to come through for everything else. Just happy to have DH on the insurance.

Now to wait for the SS card...I have no patience...

hmm8191 Posted: Oct 19, 2005 05:29 PM

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They are right about the 30 days for the insurance. That's because you can only make changes to your insurance during a 'life event' and the window for that is 30 days. But for everything else (payroll, tax forms, etc.) they are going to need you SS card.

Important to remember this when/if you have a baby as well. If you do not add the baby to your plan within 30 days of birth most plans will not allow you to add the baby until the next open enrollment. I've had lots of unhappy people when they realize that!!

Lori0517 Posted: Oct 19, 2005 06:10 PM

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I put DH on my insurance but have changed nothing eslse.

Mrs_B Posted: Oct 19, 2005 06:40 PM

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Ive actually changed my last name on EVERYTHING already.. I went to SS last week but havent gotten my card yet. I called all my CC companies and they just took the new last name over the phone (weird!!!) and I didnt even have to provide them with anything! Also, I changed my name with all my banks as well. All they needed from me was my marriage certificate.

BHW Posted: Oct 19, 2005 06:49 PM

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catherine Posted: Oct 23, 2005 07:26 PM

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I only had to show my marriage license. I haven't changed anything yet!!!

Donna Posted: Oct 24, 2005 08:48 AM

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Remember to change your deductions and marital status at work.

Also I think it's a good idea to have your paycheck be in the same name as your SS #

When I got married, I changed my name behind the scenes at work, but I kept my maiden name email, etc.