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What should I do if I don’t receive my VHIC in the mail?

If it’s been more than 10 days since you’ve had your pic- Or call us at 877-222-8387. We’re here Monday through
ture taken and you haven’t received your card, please call Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET. If you have hearing
the VA medical center where you had your picture taken. loss, call TTY: 711.

What should I do if my VHIC is lost or stolen?

You can request a replacement card at the VA medical If you’ve changed your medical center since getting your
center where you had your picture taken. You’ll need to original card, you can contact the medical center where
bring your driver’s license, passport, or other govern- you currently receive care. Or, call us at 877-222-8387,
ment ID or be able to answer a series of challenge ques- Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET. Our
tions so we can verify your identity before we give you staff will need to verify your identity with a series of chal-
a new card. lenge questions before we can send a new card.

What should I do with my old Veterans identification card?

Please destroy it by cutting it up or shredding it. We want new VHIC. This new card offers even more security to
all Veterans who are enrolled in VA health care to have the protect your personal information.

NERA LEADERS NEEDED

This October 2022, NERA will hold its elections of officers at
the NERA National Conference and we want you!
We want you!

The National Executive Council (NEC) consists of:
n National President
n National Vice President
n National Secretary
n National Treasurer
n National Counselor

NERA is looking for a few leaders willing to guide
the NERA organization into a productive future.
The NEC has supervision over NERA’s business,
policy, and association management. NERA
Officers have the flexibility of working from
home and teleconferencing for meetings. The time
commitment is light, but the rewards are great. If
you or someone you know is interested in becoming a
NERA officer or just wants to discuss the requirements,
contact us at [email protected] or 800-776-9020.

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