Question 1

How do I get set up with an 872 number?

Accepted Answer

Open an account, pick a free 872 number from the available inventory, and you can fax by email right away. Nothing needs to be installed and there's no setup fee. Plans start at $12.99/mo.

Question 2

Do Chicago hospitals accept faxed referrals and prior authorizations?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Chicago's hospitals and physician practices handle faxed referrals, prior authorizations, and lab orders every day, and many insurers in the area require fax for claims and pre-certification. Send FAX Mail sends those faxes from email and confirms delivery, and the $54.99/mo Business plan covers HIPAA needs.

Question 3

Is 872 a Chicago number even though it's an overlay?

Accepted Answer

It is. 872 covers the same Chicago footprint as 312 and 773, so an 872 number reads as local to the city. Callers and fax senders dial all ten digits regardless of which of the three codes you have.

Question 4

Why do Chicago title companies and law firms still fax documents?

Accepted Answer

Fax gives them a timestamped, tamper-evident record of what was sent and when, which matters for filings and closings. It also avoids the spam filtering that can intercept an emailed document. Send FAX Mail provides that from any device, no machine required.

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