Totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve got a glovebox full of old insurance cards and a phone that’s always dying at the worst times, so having both digital and paper backups just makes sense. Those portals… yeah, some are like a trip back to dial-up days. You’re doing it right—covering all the bases, even if it’s a bit of a juggling act.
I get the appeal of having both paper and digital, but honestly, I think we sometimes overcomplicate things. Half the time, those glovebox cards are expired anyway. Maybe it’s better to just pick one method and really keep it updated? The portals are a pain, sure, but at least they’re current—most of the time.
I get where you’re coming from, but I’m not sure it’s that simple. I’ve had times where my phone died right when I needed to show proof, and the paper card saved me. Maybe it’s just about having a backup, even if it feels redundant.
I hear you on the backup thing. Last fall, I was halfway through Nebraska when my phone just quit—no charger in sight. That paper insurance card tucked in my glove box? Lifesaver. Digital’s great, but I’d rather be over-prepared than stuck explaining myself at a random clinic.
That’s honestly a smart move. I keep a paper copy too, just in case—old habits die hard, I guess. Digital stuff is super convenient until it isn’t, right? I’ve had my phone freeze up at the worst possible times, and you never realize how much you rely on it until you’re stuck. I get why some folks are all-in on apps and digital wallets, but I’d rather have a backup than be caught off guard. Better safe than sorry, especially when you’re miles from home.