What is an Individual Healthcare Identifier (IHI) number?
The Healthcare Identifiers Service (HI Service) allocates a unique 16 digit identification number called an IHI. If you are enrolled in Medicare or hold a DVA treatment card you will automatically be allocated an IHI number. If not, a temporary IHI number may be provided when you next seek health care. You can logon to Online Services using your Medicare card number (or your IHI number if you are not enrolled in Medicare) and your date of birth. When accessing the services using these details, you will be able to obtain your IHI history and view your IHI alternate names, as well as all other Online Services products.
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