Mexico - Renewal of the Affiliation Card for Military Retirees and Pensioners

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Renewal of the Affiliation Card for Military Retirees and Pensioners, the applicant has to approach the ISSFAM (Social Security Institute for the Mexican Armed Forces) link
2. Some organizations may require you to schedule an appointment for card renewal. Confirm this with them and make an appointment if necessary.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
5. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
11. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
12. The organization will verify the eligibility and review the documentation. If everything is in order, they will approve the card renewal.
13. Once the renewal is approved, they will receive their renewed affiliation card. Ensure that all the information on the card is accurate.
14. This entire process it can take several weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Valid identification documents (e.g., passport, voter ID card, driver's license).
• Proof of address (e.g., utility bill, bank statement).
• CURP (Clave Única de Registro de Población), a unique identification number in Mexico.
• Proof of your military retirement or pension status, such as a retirement certificate or pension statement.
• Any other documents requested by the organization.

Office Locations & Contacts

ISSFAM (Social Security Institute for the Mexican Armed Forces)
Residencia oficial de Los Pinos,
Molino del Rey s/n Col. San Miguel Chapultepec 11850 Distrito Federal
Telephone: 5093 5300
Citizen Services: 01 800 080 1127
Contact- link

Eligibility

The following are eligible to renew the Affiliation Card for Military Retirees and Pensioners in Mexico:

• Military retirees and pensioners who are members of the ISSFAM.
• The spouse or children of a deceased military retiree or pensioner who are also members of the ISSFAM.
• The spouse or children of a military retiree or pensioner who are not members of the ISSFAM, but who are dependent on them financially.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire registration process it can take several weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• ZIP code
• Gender
• Mobile number
• Fax
• Military Retirement or Pension Information
• Affiliation Card
• Fee receipt
• Verification and Approval
• Note Expiry Date

Need for the Document

• The Renewal of the Affiliation Card for Military Retirees and Pensioners in Mexico is a process that allows military retirees and pensioners to renew their affiliation cards.
• The affiliation card is a document that is required to access ISSFAM (Institute of Social Security for the Armed Forces of Mexico) services, such as medical care, medications, and financial assistance.

Information which might help

The benefits of renewing the Affiliation Card for Military Retirees and Pensioners (Credencial de Afiliación para Exmilitares Jubilados y Pensionados) in Mexico are:

• They can continue to access ISSFAM (Institute of Social Security for the Mexican Armed Forces) healthcare services.
• They can continue to receive your pension payments.
• They can continue to be eligible for other ISSFAM benefits, such as housing assistance and education assistance.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

Here are some of the things to keep in mind about renewing the Affiliation Card:

• The card must be renewed every year.
• The renewal process can take several weeks to complete.
• The ISSFAM may require additional information from you.
• They may have to pay a fee for the renewal process.