When I had my accident I didn't have my drivers license or medical insurance card with me (though I did have a cell phone for hubby to call 911, and an ID sticker with my name/address/phone inside my helmet). The cool thing was that I was able to get an ambulance, be admitted to Duke University hospital, and even have surgery without ever producing ID or proof of insurance. Of course, I am very certain that this only worked because I could state my name, address, date of birth, and social security number, and I was already in the Duke Hospital system since my primary care physician is in the same network, so they could bring up all my insurance and past medical info on the 'puter.

Kinda strange, though, that I didn't have to prove I was me. I guess a gal in a blue polka-dotted jersey and bike shorts is less likely to pose as someone else than the average joe??

Kinda curious, but it worked for me - thank goodness.... Even after Barry brought my ID and insurance card to the hospital (at my request), I don't think he ever had to show them to anyone.

Emily