| The Hampton Roads Chapter of MOAA (HRCMOAA)
has introduced a Military ID Card Notification Program to help you remember
to renew your ID card and your dependent’s ID cards in a timely fashion.
This voluntary program is totally free to those wishing to participate.
A database will be maintained and participants will be notified in sufficient
time to renew their military ID cards prior to expiration. Once you
and your dependents are enrolled, you need do nothing more. You will
be notified of your impending ID card expiration date in sufficient time
for renewal prior to the expiration date. Here are some of the basic
criteria to determine when you need to renew your ID card:
Active Duty; Active duty officers
receive new ID cards with promotion changes. In between promotions
ID cards generally expire in 36 months. A DD 1172 form is needed
at renewal.
Active Duty Dependents; Dependents
ID cards expire in 48 months. A DD1172 form, signed by the sponsor,
is needed. If the sponsor is deployed, a General Power of Attorney
is needed and the card will be issued so as to expire at the end date of
the General Power of Attorney. Children’s ID cards generally expire
with the 21st birthday, except College students can be extended to the
23rd birthday with proof they are attending college.
Retired Officers; Their ID cards
medical information expires on their 65th birthday and the card should
be renewed.
Retired Officers Dependents; Dependent's
ID cards generally expire in 48 months or upon the 65th birthday, whichever
comes first. Remember, it is important to purchase Medicare Part
B in order to qualify for Tricare for Life (TFL). If you draw
Social Security Retirement Benefits prior to age 65 or the normal retirement
age, you will automatically be enrolled in Medicare Part B. When
the retired officer’s dependent reports for renewal of their ID card, the
retired officer is required to accompany them. No special forms are
required. When a retired officer becomes deceased, his or her dependents
need to report in person to the military ID office of their choice to replace
their current ID card. They will need a copy of the death certificate.
Deers; Renewal of your military
ID card automatically updates your DEER’s information, which is critical
in receiving military medical benefits.
Handicapped; Dependents that are
handicapped upon reaching their 21st birthday will need a Doctor’s certification
that they are handicapped and the extent of the condition in order to renew
their military ID card. BUMED and the Project Office in Memphis,
TN will jointly decide the expiration date of the military ID card. |
