You must download our forms and fill them in so they are processed quickly. You can also electronically sign some of our forms. We have help available if you use assistive technology.
The quickest way to get an Individual Healthcare Identifier is online, through your myGov account. You can go to the myGov website to create a myGov account if you don’t have one.
If you can’t get one online, download and complete the Request an Individual Healthcare Identifier form.
As part of this application, you’ll need to get certified copies of your evidence of identity.
Read more about Individual Healthcare Identifiers, and how to use your IHI to get proof of your COVID-19 vaccinations.
We have information in different languages about Request an Individual Healthcare Identifier form (MS003)
For help with Medicare, you can call the Medicare program line. Let us know if you need an interpreter and we'll arrange one for free.