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: Hey, glad i could reach you. You know, i think i have a problem with a veterans health card i requested, because it hasn't arrived yet, What happened there?

assistant: Remember delivery period goes up to 10 days after you photo session. So, i have to ask, Is that period over?

user: Yeah, is almost two weeks by now, and nothing.

assistant: Understood. Please call the VA medical center where you had your picture taken: if you can go there, then make use of our toll free number at 877-222-8387, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.

user: That's a handy information, thanks. If not with help from the coordinator that time, Can anyone help someone who want his/her picture taken in order to get its veteran health card?

assistant: Yes, the staff who are in collaboration with us. In that regard, they'll be happy to assist you to get your picture taken, scheduling alongside your next veteran health care appointment.

user: Do yo have any options for those whose hearing is reduced?

assistant: No problem, for that, just call to TTY 711

user: O.k, i'll write that down .Do you ask any document for showing in the picture session?

assistant: Yeah, we do that. The most basic documents would be: state-issued driver's licence and U.S, passport or passport card.

user: I read the other day that veterans cards are pretty cool now. Why is that?

assistant: New cards have a lot of improvement over the others. These cards include Braille language and your latest service.

user: Then to clarify, how do i get my card?

assistant: You'll need to be enrolled in VA health first.