Reply to post: Re: Health insurance provider

Researchers peer into crystal ball to see future where everyone's ID is tied to their smartphone

MachDiamond Silver badge

Re: Health insurance provider

If you wind up in ER, you will get treated regardless of whether you can show your insurance card right there or not. If you show up in an ambulance they won't even do as much paperwork before treatment is started. Obviously they want a name to put on you to coordinate things, but you might start as J. Doe if you can't say who you are and don't have an ID on you.

BTW, a paper/plastic ID gets your information to the emergency responders without your having to do anything. If you are banged up good and your phone is locked/missing/damaged, they won't have anyway to identify you which may mean they have no way to contact family or friends to let them know where you are and your condition.

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