Summer is here, and we hope you have a fun reason to travel. Maybe you can take a rejuvenating vacation or visit family and friends. Or of course you could be traveling for important medical appointments.
1. Give a shout out to your Nutrishare team early
Yes, we have said it before, but this is important – reach out to inform your Nutrishare clinician about your travel plans weeks or even months in advance.
Remember, the earlier you reach out for help, the easier it will be to address shipping and clinical issues, so your plans can go off without a hitch.
2. Check out the new TSA Cares virtual assistant
Now TSA has launched a new tool to request this assistance and ask any other questions: Ace, the virtual assistant. It can be found on the bottom right of the tsa.gov home page (see image above). You can also still request help by calling TSA Cares at +1 (855) 787-2227 or by completing the form here: Request for TSA Cares Assistance | Transportation Security Administration
3. Know the keys to packing your PN and supplies
4. TSA has another option if you do not have Real ID or passport
According to statistics posted on tsa.gov, TSA screens well over 2 million people every day at U.S. airports. Did you know that the TSA says 6% of these travelers going through TSA security checkpoints don’t have a Real ID or passport? TSA needed to implement another option for the thousands who do not have these approved forms of ID.
- Go to: https://www.tsa.gov/tsaconfirm-id . This takes travelers to a short form to complete and to pay a non-refundable $45 fee. This fee covers the cost of the background check to confirm identity.
- A receipt is generated. Travelers must present an unexpired receipt at the TSA checkpoint to verify fee payment. A hard copy or electronic copy is needed. This is good for 10 days. After 10 days, they will need to repeat the process and pay again.
- The process to verify a person’s identity usually takes 10-30 minutes. This must be done online. TSA does not have forms to complete or take payment in person at the checkpoint. Travelers should complete this before they arrive at the airport whenever possible. Those trying to do it while they are in the security line will be sent to the back of the line until they have their receipt.
5. Prep ahead before motoring up and setting sail
If you have questions about any of this information or have other non-clinical travel questions, please contact patientsupport@nutrishare.com.
