almost every time i go to any kind of Dr or fill out a form for business they want to know marital stauts. what is the purpose of this? I feel it is an intrusive question
2006-09-21 21:14:58 · 5 answers · asked by nora7142@verizon.net 6 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
It's a basic information that offices need for their records. It helps in doing background checks on people, and it also states a lot about your status.
2006-09-21 21:30:52 · answer #1 · answered by Laika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, the government would need to know for tax purposes (like if you and a working, tax-paying spouse equal a household). At the doctor's office, they might need to know for insurance purposes, like is your insurance under your spouse. I agree that it is intrusive on job applications.
2006-09-22 04:23:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it is because employers believe that married poeple are more settled than single people.In addition a number of jobs provide benefits 4 married persons so they it is important to know your marital status
2006-09-22 04:37:29 · answer #3 · answered by kags 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you dont have to answer it if you really dont want to but I think its like ethnicity questions and it is done for statistical purposes thats the best i got.
2006-09-22 04:23:47 · answer #4 · answered by JLO 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most of it's for legal purposes, insurance, in case of emergency, etc.
2006-09-22 05:15:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋