How to input Medical ID on iPhone?

You can access a Medical ID on an iPhone from the lock screen or directly through the Apple Support Guide in the Health app.

From the Lock Screen (Emergency Access)

• Wake the screen: Press the side button or tap the screen.
• Open passcode view: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen (or press the Home button on older models).
• Tap Emergency: Look in the bottom-left corner of the passcode screen and tap Emergency.
• Tap Medical ID: Tap Medical ID in the bottom-left corner of the emergency keypad.
• Alternative shortcut: Press and hold the side button and either volume button until the sliders appear, then drag the Medical ID slider. Or, click the side button five times rapidly.

From an Unlocked iPhone

• Open Health: Open the pre-installed Apple Health App.
• Tap Profile: Tap your profile picture or icon in the top-right corner of the Summary tab.
• Select Medical ID: Tap Medical ID under your profile picture to view or edit your details.

You can add medical info on your iPhone by using the built-in Apple Health App to create your emergency Medical ID.

Steps to Set Up Your Medical ID

• Open the Health app on your iPhone.
• Tap the Summary tab, then tap your profile picture in the upper-right corner.
• Under your profile picture, tap Medical ID.
• Tap Get Started or Edit.
• Turn on Show When Locked so people can view your details in an emergency without unlocking your phone.
• Turn on Share During Emergency Call to automatically send your info to emergency responders when you call 911.
• Enter your health details like medical conditions, allergies, medications, and blood type.
• Tap Add Emergency Contact to choose contacts and list your relationship to them.
• Tap Done to save your changes.

You cannot add a traditional medical ID, Medicare, or health insurance card directly into the Apple Wallet app unless your specific healthcare or insurance provider’s app explicitly supports an "Add to Apple Wallet" button.

The Built-In Alternative: iPhone Health App

Instead of Apple Wallet, Apple uses the built-in Health app to store your emergency medical information, known as your Medical ID.

First responders and anyone else can view your Medical ID directly from your locked iPhone screen without needing your passcode. It can display:

• Severe allergies and medical conditions
• Emergency contacts
• Blood type and medications

How to Set Up Your Medical ID

1. Open the Health app on your iPhone.
2. Tap your profile picture or initials in the top right corner.
3. Tap Medical ID, then tap Edit.
4. Enter your critical health details and add your emergency contacts.
5. Turn on Show When Locked so first responders can read it in an emergency.
6. Tap Done.

Storing Physical Health Cards

If you want quick access to your physical insurance or Medicare cards, users on the Apple Support Community note that you can take a photo of your card and save it to your Photos app, use third-party pass generator apps like Pass2U, or try dedicated digital document managers like The Health Wallet.

You can view and set up medical information on your lock screen using the built-in emergency features on Apple iPhone or Samsung Galaxy and Android devices.

On iPhone

How to View from the Lock Screen:

1. Wake up your phone and swipe up or press the home button to bring up the passcode screen.
2. Tap Emergency in the bottom-left corner of the keypad.
3. Tap Medical ID in the bottom-left corner to see emergency contacts and health details.

How to Set It Up:

1. Open the Health app.
2. Tap your profile picture or icon.
3. Select Medical ID and tap Edit.
4. Enter your medical conditions, allergies, and medications.
5. Turn on Show When Locked.
6. Tap Done.

On Samsung Galaxy

How to View from the Lock Screen:

1. Swipe up on the lock screen to show the PIN/password keypad.
2. Tap Emergency Call.
3. Tap the medical info icon (usually a small cross or person symbol) in the corner of the dial pad screen.

How to Set It Up:

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Safety and emergency.
3. Tap Medical info.
4. Fill out your details and tap Save.
5. Turn on the switch for Show on Lock screen.

On Google Pixel and Other Android Devices

How to View from the Lock Screen:

1. Swipe up on the lock screen.
2. Tap Emergency, then tap Emergency Information (you may need to double-tap it).

How to Set It Up:

1. Open the Safety app (on Pixel) or go to Settings > Safety & emergency (on other Androids).
2. Tap Medical information or Your info.
3. Add your emergency medical details and contacts.
4. Make sure Show when locked is turned on.

Yes, you should set up a Medical ID on your iPhone because it provides first responders with critical health information and emergency contacts right from your lock screen during an emergency.

Why You Should Set It Up

• Lock Screen Access: Emergency personnel can view your data without needing your passcode.
• Vital Health Data: It displays severe allergies, current medications, blood type, and pre-existing medical conditions.
• Automatic Sharing: It can automatically transmit your health details to emergency services when you call 911.
• Emergency Contacts: It alerts your chosen family or friends and shares your location if an emergency SOS is triggered.
• Older Adults: It is especially helpful for anyone with severe medical issues, severe allergies, or cognitive decline. Read more about why setting up medical ID on iPhones matters for older adults.

How to Set It Up

1. Open the Health app on your iPhone.
2. Tap your profile picture in the top corner.
3. Tap Medical ID, then tap Get Started or Edit.
4. Fill in your medical conditions, allergies, medications, and emergency contacts.
5. Turn on Show When Locked so helpers can see it.
6. Turn on Share During Emergency Call.
7. Tap Done to save.