Does my non military spouse rate an ID card?

SSgt Dan Montague — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 14:48:32 -0400

I was divorced officially after my retirement date and had remarried. I have been told a couple times that my current wife rates an ID card and I should get her one. As far as I know she wouldn't rate because I was retired when we married. I can't find any info on DEERS that would explain this.

Response by SFC Michael D. made Aug 1 at 2019 2:59 PM

SFC Michael D. — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 14:59:40 -0400

All you dependants get an ID Card.

Response by SFC Michael D. made Aug 1 at 2019 3:01 PM

SFC Michael D. — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 15:01:29 -0400

I was retired when we had our last child and she got and ID card when she came of age and was added to DEERS right away.

Response by LTC Kevin B. made Aug 1 at 2019 3:13 PM

LTC Kevin B. — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 15:13:28 -0400

Looks like it. I'd recommend continuing to seek a more definitive answer though.

https://www.military.com/spouse/military-benefits/benefits-military-retiree-wife.html

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Response by SFC Dennis A. made Aug 1 at 2019 5:14 PM

SFC Dennis A. — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 17:14:54 -0400

She's your wife, she is eligible to have an ID card. You can't enroll her into the Deers program without her being registered into the system.

Response by SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM made Aug 2 at 2019 9:17 AM

SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 09:17:44 -0400

Yes, all current defendants of age, should be provided with a card.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Aug 2 at 2019 5:45 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 17:45:16 -0400

Call the DEERS office.

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Aug 3 at 2019 9:09 PM

Lt Col Charlie Brown — Sat, 03 Aug 2019 21:09:52 -0400

Yes. Check with personnel