How do I get an Identification Card?

VA provides eligible veterans a Veterans Identification Card (VIC) for use at VA health care facilities. Once your eligibility for VA medical benefits is verified and you have your picture taken at your local VA medical facility, your card will be mailed to you, usually within 5 to 7 days.

The VIC does not contain any sensitive, identifying information such as your social security number or date of birth on the face of the card. The VIC now displays the following special eligibility indicators: Service Connected, Purple Heart, and Former POW (see photo below).

VICs cannot be used as a credit or an insurance card and it does not authorize or pay for care at non-VA facilities.

If you lose your card or do not receive your card in the mail, contact the VA where your picture was taken to request a new card be sent to you. You may also contact 877-222-VETS (8387) to check on the status of your card.

Sample of the Veterans Identification Card (VIC):

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For questions about Health Care Eligibility, please visit the VA inquiry website.