A Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) is a photo ID card you’ll use to check in at your VA health care appointments. Learn how to get a VHIC in person or online—and how to replace a lost or stolen card.
First, you’ll need to be enrolled in VA health care. If you’re not already enrolled, you can apply now.
After you receive your VA health care welcome call, you can apply for a VHIC in person at a VA medical center or online.
Note: Only request your card once, either in person or online. If you request your card more than once, it will cause a delay.
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 sign in to AccessVA to request your VHIC. You’ll need a Login.gov, ID.me, DS Logon, My HealtheVet, or Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) account.
If you don’t have any of these accounts, you can create one now. Follow the instructions on the sign-in page to register for a sign-in partner.
Note: If you live outside the U.S. and you don’t have any of these accounts, you’ll need to create an ID.me account to verify your identity.
When you apply for a VHIC online, you’ll need to upload a digital color photo of yourself and a copy of your current photo ID.
Upload a copy of any of these types of current, unexpired IDs:
Note: If your current ID lists an address different from what we have on file, you’ll need to update your address with us before you can request a VHIC online.
Or call us at 877-222-8387 (TTY: 711) and ask to change your address. We’re here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET.
Upload a digital color photo of yourself that follows these rules: