Is it legal for my employer to give out my social security number andmy salaryto a group health insurance company?
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Is it legal for my employer to give out my social security number andmy salaryto a group health insurance company?
Asked on March 16, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, North Dakota
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
It depends on the circumstances. As a general matter, people and organizations should not give out private information, like social security numbers or salary information, whicha reasonable person--which, by the way, does not necessarily mean "you" or any other individual; instead it refers to the hypothetical average person--would find offensive.
However, there are all sorts of reasons and circumstances under which an employer may give out otherwise private information: to tax authorities, for example; to a payroll processing service; and in main circumstances, to health insurers. Certainly, they may give the information to the company actually providing the company plan if you are a participant; they *may* also--depending on circumstances--be able to provide it to a company that is providing a quotation or proposal for insurance. For a more specfic answer, you should resubmit your question with additional details.
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