Overview
- Social media rumors in early August claimed the cards would expire and require renewal this month.
- On August 4 and 5, Inapam and the Welfare Secretariat confirmed that credentials do not expire and no periodic renewal is required.
- All cards, regardless of design or issuance date, remain valid at affiliated establishments nationwide.
- Replacement is free but only necessary if a card is lost, stolen, severely damaged or when personal data must be updated.
- Beneficiaries can obtain or replace the credential at any Bienestar or Inapam module with basic documents and verify current benefits through an annually updated directory or hotline.