Identification Cards

Does the RAPIDS Verifying Official (VO) comply with the cross-servicing agreement by assisting military members/dependents who belong to another service and who are covered under the terms of the agreement?

Does the RAPIDS VO ensure that he or she does not cross-service those categories of individuals who are not covered under the provisions of the cross-servicing agreement?

Does the verifying official determine if the applicant is entitled to hospital insurance benefits under Medicare, Part A?

Does the RAPIDS VO brief the ID card holder on their responsibilities?

Does the RAPIDS VO view the basic documentation required to verify an individual's eligibility when it cannot be verified through the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) database?

Does the issuing activity prominently display a copy of the Privacy Act statement and have applicants read the statement before signing the DD Form 1172?

Does the RAPIDS VO obtain HQMC approval before issuing a former spouse his or her initial ID card?

Does the RAPIDS VO ensure that no dependent child possesses more than one DD Form 1173 at a time and that the child is not receiving benefits from more than one sponsor at a time?

If military members cannot agree on which one will sponsor the child for an ID card (if appropriate) and DEERS enrollment, does the RAPIDS VO verify legal documentation to determine who shall sponsor the child?

Does the RAPIDS VO obtain HQMC approval before issuing an ID card to an incapacitated child, Parent, Parent-in-law, Step-Parent, or Parent-by-Adoption, and a court ordered ward?

Does the RAPIDS VO understand that only authorized RAPIDS contractors may move the RAPIDS equipment unless a self-help relocation is approved by DRPO?

Does the RAPIDS VO contact the appropriate DEERS/RAPIDS Assistance Center (DRAC)/RAPIDS Support Centers (DRCS) for their area when they encounter RAPIDS hardware or software problems?

Does the RAPIDS site secure the automated ID card stock under lock when it is not in use or when the office is closed?

Does the RAPIDS VO obtain HQMC approval before issuing an ID card to a Parent, Parent-in-law, Step-Parent, or Parent-by-Adoption?

Once the RAPIDS VO verifies an individual's eligibility does he or she refer to the entitlement guide as well as the effective date guidelines to ensure that the individual is assigned the correct benefits and privileges and issued a DD Form 1173 (if appropriate) with the correct expiration date?