If you don’t already have a My Health Record, you can register for one at any time.
This includes if you have previously opted out or cancelled your record.
You need to have a myGov account to register for a My Health Record online.
Glossary of terms
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healthcare provider
A person who is involved in or associated with healthcare delivery. For the purposes of the My Health Record system, a healthcare provider is a person who has an HPI-I and is authorised by a registered healthcare provider organisation to access the My Health Record system on their behalf.
Note: this was previously referred to as ‘individual healthcare provider’
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identity verification code (IVC)
A code that is generated during the registration process for individuals on the Assisted Registration Tool, or via phone or face to face channels. The IVC proves that their identity has been verified by the My Health Record system. The IVC is used to access the individual’s My Health Record online for the first time.
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Individual Healthcare Identifier (IHI)
A 16-digit unique number used to identify individuals who receive or may receive healthcare in the Australian health system.
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myGov
A secure myGov account gives individuals access to a range of Australian Government services.
