Some laminating machines have a cold and hot setting that works with self adhesive or thermal plastic laminate pouches.
Where to laminate cards.
If you have a laminating machine choose the pouch that fits your card and center the card in the pouch.
Available in sizes to accommodate letter ledger or oversized prints.
If you want to laminate at home but don t want to invest in a machine there s an easy way to do a diy lamination project.
You ll definitely want to take good care of your medicare card don t lose track of it and keep it in good condition.
Simply place your item in the pouch and put it on an ironing board.
One of the most common questions we receive is can you laminate your medicare card it s a great question because many people think of their card the same way as they think of their social security card and just like certain things require a social security card you ll need your medicare card to receive services.
Turn the machine on to let it warm up and select the setting for the thickness of the plastic at 3 5 or 6 mil.
Laminate your name badges passes business cards posters and more.
How to laminate at home without a laminator.
However the social security administration doesn t recommend laminating important identification cards because the plastic coating may interfere with the card s security features.
How to replace a lost or stolen medicare card.
Atack self sealing laminating pouches business card size 9 5 mil and hard self laminating business cards pouch pack of 25 4 6 out of 5 stars 44 9 99 9.
There are a number of different kinds of laminating machines on the market that can do the job and there are some that are specifically made for small and quick applications like card lamination.
If you do laminate the card without signing it you can easily request a replacement online by going to the social security administration ssa website calling the ssa or going to your local social security office.
Select from 5mm 7mm or 10mm thickness.