Dependent ID Cards for children under 9

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 09:28:43 -0400

Im not sure how it works with other services, but children under the age of 9 are not issued dependent ID cards.

I find this troublesome, My son is 4 almost 5, and visits his grandparents in Colorado when my wife and I go on business trips to foreign countries.

Because he is a dependent I believe that anyone who is watching him should be able to utilize commissary and other on base activities while we are away. My main concern is what if something happens that requires him to need medical attention, if he has to go to the hospital for something, then how are his grandparents/responsible adult supposed to provide proof of insurance without that ID card.

Has anyone else been faced with this and what do you have to do if your child has to have medical attention and you are not around to provide that proof of insurance? What I am really talking about is if your children are away from your home base and have to go to a civilian doctor or emergency care facility. Do you think the individuals watching your children should have base access or is this something that is not needed?

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2014 1:16 PM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 13:16:41 -0400

I work in an ID Office so I can assist! If you look in the Air Force Instruction 36-3026 table 4.3 describes children under 10 that can receive an ID card! As for privileges you can go to page 300 " Sample Agent Letter For Navy and Marine Corp Members Only". You can use this letter as an example. You might have to get permission from the facility for the guardian to purchase items.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made May 1 at 2019 12:38 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 May 2019 12:38:34 -0400

Similar issues here; medical emergencies while separated from me or my wife.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made May 1 at 2019 1:34 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Wed, 01 May 2019 13:34:10 -0400

Capt Private RallyPoint Member they can get ID cards incident to your family care plan. Your care givers used to be able to get white tesmer ID cards (dependent cards but white) that would allow access to medical, PX, commissary in support of caring for the children

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made May 1 at 2019 1:42 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Wed, 01 May 2019 13:42:49 -0400

There are a accomodations (burden of proof) that allow for care providers regarding varying periods to have an ID. It is the adult that receives the card, not the child. Contact your local installation. Thank you for your service.