Many often wonder if the health card can be considered an identification document like a driving license or identity card. In this guide, the Bag Projection Experts will illustrate to the Readers the main aspects of this card and what its main characteristics are.
What can be done with the health card
Is the health card a valid identification document? It seems an almost Hamletic question, in reality there is a clear and clear answer to the question. Before, however, to understand if the card can be used as an identification document, let’s try to understand what its main functions are.
The health card, also useful as National Service Charter, is a document that the State issues free to each citizen. It is particularly useful in guaranteeing the person the right to health care in the national territory and in the countries of the European Union or those with agreement. On the health card, as you can see, a chip and a magnetic strip appear which are used to identify the user’s data and his tax code. This means that each health card can be associated with a person without distinction and cannot be transferred for any reason. Well, does this mean that the health card is a valid identification document? What does the law say about it?
Is the health card a valid identification document?
The answer to the question is no. So no, the health card is not valid as an identity document. Because? The reason lies in the fact that, although it is identifiable for some data, the health card does not have a photo of the holder. This important missing data does not confer the title of identification document. Nevertheless, it is useful to know that, despite the absence of the photo, the health card can be useful for accessing the online health services of the Public Administration.
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