HHS Says 1 Million on Obamacare Don't Have Social Security Numbers
Summary
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that over 1 million people enrolled in Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plans do not have Social Security numbers on file. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz said this raises concerns about possible fraud but noted that not having an SSN does not automatically mean fraud occurred.Key Facts
- More than 1 million ACA marketplace enrollees lack Social Security numbers on record.
- Social Security numbers are normally used to verify identity and eligibility for ACA coverage.
- Some people, including certain immigrants with lawful status, can enroll without an SSN by using other IDs.
- Officials warn about possible fraud linked to broker-assisted sign-ups where full verification was not done.
- The absence of an SSN is a warning sign but does not prove fraud on its own.
- Brokers may have signed up people for ACA plans without proper consent or complete information.
- The government has blocked or removed millions of improper ACA enrollments in recent months.
- Experts warn not to assume all 1 million cases involve fraud, as the number is only a red flag.
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