Download My Data/Blue Button

MyMedicare.gov has a new feature called “Blue Button”. This new feature provides you an easy way to download your personal health information to a file. You can download the file of your personal data and save the file on your own personal computer. After you have saved it, you can import that same file into other computer-based personal health management tools. The Blue Button is safe, secure, reliable and easy to use!

To check out the new Blue Button, visit MyMedicare.gov

How to Download and Save Your Health Information

• Click this Blue Button to create a downloadable file with all your MyMedicare.gov information.
• Save the Excel file onto your computer.
• Upload or import this Medicare Excel data file into a personal health record application or tool that can accept it. You can find such tools at www.myphr.com.

Why Download Your Health Information?

• Gives you control over your health information
• Makes it easy to share with your doctors, caregivers, or anyone else you choose.

Safeguarding Your Data

Since you control access to your downloaded health information, it is your responsibility to protect it. You should treat your personal and health information just like you would your banking or other confidential information. Here are some important things to remember:

1. Download your data to a secure location. You may want to download your information to a CD or flash drive. Consider purchasing an encrypted flash drive for your information. You may also encrypt or require a password to access a CD.
2. If you want to send your information via e-mail, you should encrypt the message.
3. Keep paper copies in a safe and secure place that you can control.
4. If you think your information may have been downloaded by someone else, contact 1-800-MEDICARE.