Social Security Numbers Being Removed from Military ID Cards

In a continued effort to protect the privacy and security of TRICARE’s 9.6 million beneficiaries, starting June 1, 2011, the Department of Defense (DoD) will no longer issue military ID cards with an individual’s Social Security Number (SSN) as an identifier. SSNs will be removed from ID cards and the DoD will issue new cards as individuals enlist or as a card expires. It is anticipated that there will be a four year transition time to issue all new cards.