- How do I sign up for HealthELife?
- During the HealthELife self-enrollment process, how do I verify my account?
- What can I do with HealthELife?
- What if I have a problem activating my account or logging in or have other questions?
- How do I use HealthELife to request an appointment?
- Why can’t I use HealthELife to make appointments with my mental health provider?
- How do I use HealthELife to request a prescription refill?
- I wrote to my provider using HealthELife. How long will it be before I receive a reply?
- How do I view my lab results?
- What type of documents and images can attached to a message in HealthELife?
- Which medical results can I graph using HealthELife?
- Where are my older HealthELife messages?
- Can my children have HealthELife accounts?
- Why do you block parental access to HealthELife accounts for ages 13 and over?
- What if I see something I think is wrong within my medical information on HealthELife?
- What if I have other questions or technical concerns about my HealthELife account?
How do I sign up for HealthELife?
You can self-enroll in our online portal by entering the email address we have on file for you — most likely your mit.edu address. Once you’ve filled out and submitted the enrollment form, HealthELife will send you a six-digit verification code by email.
For technical issues, reach out to the technical support team anytime at 877-621–8014 or contact MIT Health.
You can also sign up in person. Just ask any member of our front desk staff, who can send invitations to eligible patients. The staff member will ask you a few identifying questions, and then send you an email with instructions for activating your account.
During the HealthELife self-enrollment process, how do I verify my account?
Select “Email address,” and type in the email address where you receive communications from MIT Health. Once you’ve filled out and submitted the enrollment form, HealthELife will send you a six-digit verification code by email.
What can I do with HealthELife?
- Send secure messages to your providers, including attached images and files
- Request prescription refills
- Request or cancel appointments
- View lab results
- Look up your vital signs, medications, immunization history, and more
- Receive reminders for upcoming visits
- Graph my past medical results
What if I have a problem activating my account or logging in or have other questions?
Technical support is available 24/7. Call the HealthELife team at 877-621–8014 or contact MIT Health.
How do I use HealthELife to request an appointment?
When you log into the HealthELife portal, click on the “Schedule an Appointment” tab on the top of the landing page. Type in the name of the provider you want to see, select your preferred appointment times, explain the reason for the appointment, and fill out your contact information (phone or email).
Why can’t I use HealthELife to make appointments with my mental health provider?
Student Mental Health and Counseling Services is not currently participating in HealthELife. Students should call the service directly at 617-253-2916 to schedule an appointment.
How do I use HealthELife to request a prescription refill?
When you log into the HealthELife portal, click on “Prescription renewal” in the navigation on the left of the landing page. This will take you to a page where you can see your active prescriptions and request refills. Medications that were not prescribed by current MIT Health providers cannot be renewed through HealthELife, even if they appear on your list of active prescriptions. You will need to contact that pharmacy directly to request a refill.
I wrote to my provider using HealthELife. How long will it be before I receive a reply?
Messages received through HealthELife are answered within two business days. Do not use HealthELife for urgent messages.
How do I view my lab results?
Your most recent vital signs will be available on the right side of your HealthELife landing page, and lab results will be available by clicking the “view results” link at the bottom of that section.
What type of documents and images can attached to a message in HealthELife?
Documents and images can be sent through HealthELife messaging if they have one of the following file extensions: .tif, .gif, .bmp, .pcx, .jpg, or .pdf.
Which medical results can I graph using HealthELife?
Where are my older HealthELife messages?
HealthELife will automatically purge all messages older than one year. Although the older communications will no longer be viewable in HealthELife, all messages between you and your provider are saved in your medical record.
Can my children have HealthELife accounts?
Yes. Parents may sign up for HealthELife accounts for children up to 12 years of age. Adolescents may sign up for their own HealthELife accounts once they turn 13.
Why do you block parental access to HealthELife accounts for ages 13 and over?
The issue is one of patient privacy. By restricting parental access to accounts for patients who are 13 and older, we are giving adolescents more autonomy and privacy in managing their own healthcare. This is a generally accepted and widely adopted “best practice” in pediatric primary care and is not unique to MIT Health.
What if I see something I think is wrong within my medical information on HealthELife?
If you think you’ve spotted an error in your medical information, contact your provider’s office by sending a secure message within HealthELife.
What if I have other questions or technical concerns about my HealthELife account?
Call technical support at 877-621–8014.