Overview
The Veterans Identification Act of 2015 became a law on July 20th, 2015. The law states that new health identification cards will be issued to veterans. The cards will be available in 2017 and will cost a fee. The purpose of the Act is to simplify the check-in and identification process at VA health appointments, according to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. It is not a credit card or an insurance card, and it does not authorize or pay for care at non-VA facilities. Due to the ongoing concern of security, the new card does not contain personal identifying information on the card’s face, such as, date of birth, and social security numbers. The new card replaces the need of veterans to carry their DD-214 discharge papers with them.
Read more: Veterans Identification Card Act of 2015: What is it and how does it affect me?