What is it? For More
The STRAC Universal ID Card is a Information
credit card-sized smart card. It stores
your digital identity and can only be If you have any questions about the The STRAC
accessed by you.
sponsorship or enrollment process,
To access the card you must know the
please call 210-448-7261 or email
us at badgesupport@world-net.net.
Universal
correct PIN (personal identification
number) or present the correct ID Card
fingerprint.
For Physicians
Your SECURE
digital identity
Never change your
PASSWORD again
How is it used?
The card has multiple uses including: SOUTHWEST
• Gararge access
TEXAS REGIONAL
• Building access ADVISORY COUNCIL SOUTHWEST
• Computer access
• Digital signature
TEXAS REGIONAL
• Emergency coordination
WWW. STRAC.ORG ADVISORY COUNCIL
Why does a Physician How do I get one? At that time you may select a location
that is most convenient for you,
need a Universal ID You must be sponsored by a including:
hospital with which you are affiliated.
Card? Sponsorship will take place automatically • Baptist Hospitals
The card can be useful to physicians who for all physicians. • Bexar County Medical Society
visit many locations in any given day such • CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospitals
as hospitals, their Once you are sponsored, you will be • Methodist Hospitals
offices, pharmacies, contacted with further information on • Nix Hospital
labs, parking garages where and how to complete the process. • Southwest General Hospital
and secured areas • STRAC Office
in certain buildings. It will take about 10 - 15 minutes and
Many of these access must be done in person. Two forms of
points require an identification are required and at least Does the card have
ID card for access. one of these must be a government
issued photo ID such as your drivers the same capabilities
The STRAC license. For example you can use as the old?
Universal ID Card your voter’s registration card or social
consolidates all of your separate digital Yes. The new card will have all the same
security card for your second form of
identities onto one card. capabilities and more. It will provide
identification.
access to the areas as before, such as
the parking lot, lounge, and building.
Your biometrics (fingerprints) will be
New capabilities such as computer
taken during enrollment to ensure
access will be available.
Is it secure? only you can activate and use your
The technology in the STRAC Universal card. When will i
ID card is the same as that used by
banks to secure trillions of dollars in Receive my ID Card?
transactions daily. It will take just a few days to process
your card. It will be available for pick-
Similar smart cards are also used by up and activation at your enrollment
the FBI and CIA to verify identity and location.
security clearance.
Is there a cost? What if my card is
Enrollment
No, the Universal ID Card is free for all lost or stolen?
locations
San Antonio area physicians. STRAC Contact your sponsoring hospital as
and area hospitals are covering the Once you are notified you’ve been soon as you notice your card is missing.
cost of this program as a service to the sponsored by a hospital you can It will be deactivated and you will be
community. proceed to enrollment. issued a new card.