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Renewing a health card in person usually takes less time than people expect if the right documents are ready in advance. Applicants must bring proof of identity, proof of address, and their expiring card to the —locallocallylocalelocalize office. Staff will check that the photo still resembles the applicant before —issuingissueissuedissuance a new card. Most renewals are mailed out within three weeks, though some offices offer same-day —serviceservingservedservicer for urgent cases. If a card has already expired, medical services may still be covered for a short —gracegraciousgracefulgraced period, but it is safer not to rely on this.