Search results
Results from the Health.Zone Content Network
The common access card, also commonly referred to as the CAC, is the standard identification for active duty United States defense personnel. The card itself is a smart card about the size of a credit card. [1] Defense personnel that use the CAC include the Selected Reserve and National Guard, United States Department of Defense (DoD) civilian ...
A United States Uniformed Services Privilege and Identification Card (also known as U.S. military ID, Geneva Conventions Identification Card, or less commonly abbreviated USPIC) is an identity document issued by the United States Department of Defense to identify a person as a member of the Armed Forces or a member's dependent, such as a child ...
Those who served in the U.S. armed forces are eligible for healthcare services, and the VA continues to expand eligibility for coverage. The process of enrollment, however, remains just as complex ...
The Veteran Health Identification Card ( VHIC) is an identification card issued by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for eligible veterans to receive medical care at VA Medical Facilities. The VHIC protects the privacy of veterans' sensitive information, as it no longer displays the Social Security number or date of birth on ...
The Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) registration is a crucial process for members of the U.S. military and their eligible family members. DEERS is the primary system used by the Department of Defense (DoD) to verify and maintain the eligibility of individuals for military benefits, including healthcare and other ...
Medical marijuana is a common treatment for people with chronic pain or other conditions. While marijuana use remains illegal on the federal level, 29 states and Washington D.C. presently allow ...
The Veterans Identification Card ( VIC) is an identification card issued by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to former military personnel as part of the Veterans Identification Card Act of 2015. [1] The VIC allows veterans to demonstrate proof of service without the need for carrying their DD214, namely for discounts on ...
The Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014 ( H.R. 3230; Pub. L. 113–146 (text) (PDF) ), also known as the Veterans Choice Act, is a United States public law that is intended to address the ongoing Veterans Health Administration scandal of 2014. The law expanded the number of options veterans have ...