Dear Ms. Vicki,
I am a mother of two. Their father is in the Reserves full time and has been deployed recently.
Unfortunately, he did not complete all the paperwork needed for our children to receive their IDs. He also did not do what was needed for their Tricare enrollment to be moved from his state to mine since I have custody of the children.
What can I do to expedite this? Also what do our children rate when it comes to military privileges on their ID card, i.e. exchange, commissary and recreation.
Thanks!
Confused and helpless
Dear Confused,
I regret that you were left with a feeling of helplessness. However, you can be given a power of attorney to have the children’s ID cards issued or their father can complete the necessary form to have the children added.
The information will be added in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) and all you would have to do is go to a location/base and have the ID cards made.
The ID cards will give the children access to military bases, commissaries and exchange. They could also participate in on post youth sports and other activities. You can make an appointment for ID Cards online. I hope this helps.
Keep in touch and take care of yourself.
Ms. Vicki
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