My HealtheVet Account Types
My HealtheVet offers three account types:
Basic Account - This account does not require that you have your identity Authenticated*. A Basic Account provides limited access to features in My HealtheVet that you self-enter. You may use the journals and other tools to track your health measures. However, you cannot see your personal information located in VA or DoD systems.
With a Basic Account you may use My HealtheVet to:
- Add information to a personal health journal about over-the-counter medications, allergies, military health history, medical events, tests and allergies
- Record and track personal information such as contact information, emergency contacts, health care doctors and providers, and health insurance information
- Record and track personal health measurements (blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, heart rate, body temperature, weight, pain level, etc.) in Vitals & Readings
- Print a wallet ID card with the personal information entered into the personal health record
- Use VA Blue Button (Download My Data) to view, save download and/or print your self-entered information; then share this with your caregiver, non-VA provider or others you trust
Advanced Account - This account is only for VA Patients. It is a higher level of access to features offered in My HealtheVet. It provides you the ability to view some information in your VA and/or DoD records. This account does not require that you have your identity Authenticated*. However, when you register as a VA Patient, your profile information is linked to VA/DoD records. When this happens, you are given an Advanced Account. If you are a VA patient, this type of account lets you refill your VA prescriptions online using My HealtheVet.
Premium Account - This account is only for VA Patients. It gives users the highest level of access to My HealtheVet features. To get this type of account you need to go through Authentication* and have your My HealtheVet profile information linked to VA/DoD records.
With a Premium Account you may use My HealtheVet to:
- View VA Chemistry/Hematology Lab results
- Receive information on your VA Appointments, including email reminders
- View VA Allergy and Adverse Reactions records
- Receive VA Wellness Reminders
- View additional parts of your VA health record, as they become available
- Use the VA Blue Button to view, save download and/or print your VA health and DoD Military Service Information. You can also share this with your caregiver, non-VA provider or others you trust
- Use Secure Messaging to communicate online with your VA health care team. You may send messages to request or cancel VA appointments. Use it to ask about lab results or find out about a medication or health issue. Or simply to discuss other general health matters
*Authentication: This is a process by which VA verifies a Veterans' identity before allowing access to their VA health record. To learn more, go to: Upgrading your My HealtheVet account through In-Person or Online Authentication.
Published: September 10, 2012
