Get a Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) 
Learn how to get a Veteran Health Identification Card VHIC. Find out what to do if your card is lost or stolen and what to do with any old ID cards you may have used for VA health care in the past. 

What's a Veteran Health Identification Card, and how will I use it? 
When you re enrolled in VA health care , you ll use your Veteran Health Identification Card VHIC to check in to your appointments at VA medical centers. This secure ID card keeps your personal information safe while giving us the information we need to easily access your VA health record. You may also use this card to get discounts offered to Veterans at many stores, businesses, and restaurants. If you have a VHIC , you don t need to request another type of photo ID card to prove you re a Veteran or to get retail or business discounts. Note: You can t use your VHIC as a credit card or insurance card. It doesn't pay copays or authorize care at non - VA health facilities. 

How do I get my VHIC? 
First , you ll need to be enrolled in VA health care. If you re not already enrolled , find out how to apply for VA health care. 

After you receive your VA health care welcome call 
Contact your nearest VA medical center and ask to speak with the enrollment coordinator. Ask the coordinator to help you arrange to get your picture taken for your new Veteran Health Identification Card. You can also ask for help with getting your picture taken at your next VA health care appointment. 

When you get your picture taken 
You ll need to show a current form of primary identification. Please bring your current, unexpired : State - issued driver s license , or U.S. passport or passport card , or Other government ID issued by a federal, state, or local government agency Note: This ID must show your picture and date of birth. If it doesn t also show your address , you ll need to bring a separate document to confirm your address. This may include your electric bill, cable bi

user: I have checked my email and I do not have my VHIC. Please, help me

assistant: Has it been more than 10 days since you took a photo and you have not received your card?

user: No, just 5.

assistant: Do you have any kind of hearing loss?

user: No, my hearing is fine.

user: My VHIC was stolen 2 days ago. What should I do?

assistant: Ask for a replacement card at the VA medical center where you had your picture taken. Please, you must to bring your driver's license, passport or other government ID so we can verify your identity before we give you a new card.

assistant: Have you changed your medical center since you received your original card?

user: Yes, I did it.

assistant: Please, contact the medical center where you currently receive care or call at 877-222 -8387, Monday through Friday , 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET.

user: I have not enrolled yet, what should I do?

assistant: Please, find out how to apply for VA health care.

user: What about my old Veterans identification card? May I keep it?

assistant: No, you must destroy it by cutting it up or shredding it. We want that you have a new VHIC. This new card offers even more security to protect your personal information.