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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MyChart?

MyChart is secure online access to your medical information and care at Hackensack Meridian Health. With MyChart, you can:

  • See notes from your doctor on your visits
  • View lab and test results
  • View instructions from your hospital stay.
  • Request prescription renewals
  • Send secure messages to your physician’s office
Is there a fee to use MyChart?

MyChart is free.

How do I sign up?

Only current patients of Hackensack Meridian Health can have access to MyChart. If you aren’t yet a patient, we invite you to become one by reaching out to make an appointment.

There are two ways to get access:

  • At your doctor’s office or when you are discharged from an HMH hospital.
    • Your HMH doctor’s office can provide you with a code to create your secure MyChart account.
    • If you are in the hospital, when you are discharged, you will receive a code to create your secure MyChart Account.
  • By creating your own account using CLEAR technology (like at the airport) where HMH can verify you are the patient.
Is an email address required to sign up for MyChart?

Yes. We need an email address so you can receive alerts when information is posted in MyChart and to be able to reset your password and username if you forget. HMH staff never have access to passwords and nor can they reset them.

I need to cancel my appointment.

Some appointments can be cancelled in MyChart. If your appointment is not listed or the ability to cancel is not present, you can call your doctor’s office to let them know.

I need a medication refill.

You can request a medication refill through MyChart.

I have some concerns about the practice that I would like to share.

We want to hear from you and address any concerns you may have. Please email us at https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/contact-us. We value your input and feedback.

What's my username or password?

You can find help if you forgot your password or forgot your username here.

If you still need help after this, call us at 551-996-1046.

How can I update my email address in MyChart?

You can update your email address when you log in to MyChart. Select Preference in MyChart and update your email there. If you are not able to log in to MyChart, please call us at 551-996-1046.

Can you send me a new activation code as I have lost it, let it expire or did not receive it?

To receive a new activation code, please contact your physician's office.

What is proxy access?

Proxy access allows a person to access data in another person's medical record. Typically, parents will use this to access their children's accounts so they can schedule appointments check immunizations, reorder medications, and coordinate other health-related information for their children. Adults may also use it to access an older parent or relative's record. This is particularly useful for helping older adults monitor medications and appointments. This communication is done using a HMH MyChart account and is restricted to non-urgent matters. Proxy access is granted once an authorization form has been completed and processed.

Submit Proxy Request Forms:

Download the appropriate form and mail it to:

Hackensack Meridian Health
Health Information Department
30 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601

By Fax: 732-361-9213

Access to Minor's Records

Access to MyChart accounts for patients under the age of 18 requires a signed Proxy Access form (English | Spanish).

For those under the age of 12, the parent or guardian will receive full access to the account upon completion of the form. The minor’s physician’s office can grant access after the form is completed.

Or if you are not in a physician office for access to the minor’s MyChart, you can fill out the form and mail to:

By Mail:
Hackensack Meridian Health Network
Health Information Department
30 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601

By Fax: 732-361-9213

For parents or guardians of patients 12-17, limited access can be granted by the physician's office once the teen, physician and parent/guardian complete and sign the form. The office staff can then complete the proxy access request after the form is signed.

Proxy access is automatically terminated on the 18th birthday. The teen can create their own account at that time.

Adult-Adult Proxy

Adult-Adult proxy access allows another adult full access to the HMH MyChart account of a Hackensack Meridian Health patient who is 18 years of age or older. In order to obtain access, both the patient and proxy must complete and sign the HMH MyChart Adult Proxy Form (English | Spanish). The proxy's access is terminated when the patient makes a written request to terminate access or revokes access from within their MyChart account.

Can I request and receive my records through MyChart?

Yes, you can request your medical records via MyChart by completing the online form. Once your request has been processed, you will receive a notification that your records are ready for download. Click the 'Load More Results' button to view more test results.

When can I see my test results in MyChart?

Hackensack Meridian Health shares this information to you as soon as it is available.

You may be receiving your results before your provider is able to review them with you. Please know, your providers will be in touch with you within a few days of your test results to discuss the findings with you.

If you prefer to review your results with your provider, you can choose to wait to look at your results until your provider contacts you. Or you can update your MyChart under Communication Preferences and turn off sending you the results until the physician has reviewed them.

If you are undergoing multiple tests, some results may be available sooner than others due to each test’s different processing time.

Not all abnormal test results are clinically significant, and some test results may be more difficult to understand. Regardless of the results, our providers will contact you to discuss the findings.

If you have questions or concerns regarding your lab and test results, you can send a secure message to your provider through MyChart or contact their office directly.

Will my physician contact me through MyChart?

Yes, when your physician releases new test results, they may send you a note attached to your results or a secure patient message to help you understand the significance of the test result. They also may recommend you make a follow-up appointment or provide you with additional instructions.

I can't find my provider listed to message them.

Please contact your provider's office or send us an email.

Can I send a message to my physician through MyChart?

Yes. You can send a secure message through MyChart.

My Preventive Care recommendations don't seem right to me, what do I need to do?

Preventive Care procedures are suggested based on your age and gender and in some cases a specific diagnosis you may have. You are encouraged to discuss this information with your physician during your next visit.

Why is the "Last Done" date on a Preventive Care procedure wrong?

The "Last Done" date on your Preventive Care procedure may not have been recorded if the procedure or test was not performed at Hackensack Meridian Health. If you see a date that is inaccurate for a Preventive Care procedure performed at Hackensack Meridian Health, please discuss it with your physician at your next visit so the record can be updated.

If some of my health information on MyChart is not correct, what should I do?

If you see any inaccurate information in your medical record, please submit a Request for Amendment of Protected Health Information Form and send it to:

By Mail:
Director of Health Information
100 Tormee Drive Second Floor, Office # 838
Tinton Falls, NJ 07712

By Fax: 201-854-8360

Why cant I see all of my records in MyChart?

Inpatient admission encounters and notes stay in MyChart for a year. If you need a copy of your records from an inpatient encounter that is more than a year old, you may request your medical record here.

Can I view a family member's health record in MyChart?

Yes, Proxy access allows another adult, parent (or guardian) to log into their personal MyChart account, and then connect to information regarding their family member. Complete the appropriate Proxy Access Form from the MyChart Access Forms page and return it to the Hackensack Meridian Health Health Information Department to request access to this convenient service.

By Mail:
Hackensack University Medical Center
Health Information Department
30 Prospect Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601

By Fax: 732-361-9213

Can my spouse and I share one MyChart account?

No, due to the sensitive nature of medical information, each adult must establish their own MyChart account.

Why don't all my medications show up in my MyChart record?

Prescriptions written by non-Hackensack Meridian Health physicians or physicians who do not utilize our medical record system may not appear on your medication list.

What information should I provide for a prescription renewal?

You should provide the following information for a prescription renewal:

  • Your preferred pharmacy.
  • The number of pills (30 or 90 day supply).
  • The number of refills for the prescription.
  • The method by which the renewal should be processed (i.e., should it be called into the pharmacy or mailed to your home).
  • Any new allergies that you have experienced.
Who sees my request for a prescription renewal?

Many people on your health care team are involved with these types of requests.

How long does it take if I request a prescription renewal through MyChart?

Every attempt is made to process prescription renewals within 24 hours of receipt during normal business hours. If you submit your request on a weekend or holiday, it will be received and processed the following business day.

Why is the "Request a refill" link missing for some of my medications?

Only medications that have been prescribed by a Hackensack Meridian Health physician from your clinic can be renewed through MyChart. Otherwise, the "Request a refill" link will not appear

How is MyChart secure?

We take great care to ensure your health information is kept private and secure. Access to information is controlled through secure activation codes, personal ID's, and passwords. Each person controls their password, and the account cannot be accessed without that password.

What is your privacy policy?
I was logged out of MyChart, what happened?

We aim to protect your privacy and security of your information. While logged into MyChart, if there is no activity after 15 minutes, you are automatically logged out.

My activation code does not work, what should I do?

For your security, your activation code expires after 30 days and is no longer valid after the first time you use it. Contact your physician’s office.

Is my activation code my user ID?

No, your activation code is not your MyChart ID or password. You will use this code only once to log into MyChart for the first time. (The code will expire after you have used it or after 30 days). When you log into MyChart the first time, you will then be asked to create your own unique MyChart ID and password.

Patient Billing Information

You can pay your bill online and ask questions here regarding your bill.

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