1. Step-by-Step Navigation (2026 Interface)
To find your health status, follow this path within the official portal:
- Login: Access your ImmiAccount.
- Select Application: Click on your lodged 485 (or other visa) application.
- View Details: Click the “View details” link.
- Health Assessment Tab: On the left-hand navigation menu, select “Health assessment”.
- View Status: This page will display your current health processing stage and any previous HAP IDs linked to your account.
2. Decoding the Status Messages
In 2026, the status message is the only way to know if your results are still “live.”
| Status Message | What it Means in 2026 |
| “Health clearances provided – no action required” | Success. Your previous medicals (e.g., from your Student Visa) are valid and have been successfully linked. You do not need a new exam. |
| “Examinations required” | Action Needed. Your results have either expired (older than 12 months) or were not sufficient for this visa. You must generate a new HAP ID. |
| “Assessment in progress” | Processing. Your results have been received by the Department and are currently being reviewed by a Case Officer or the Medical Officer of the Commonwealth (MOC). |
| “Organise health examinations” | Not Started. The system does not have valid results for you. Click this link to generate your eMedical Referral Letter. |
3. The “12-Month” Rule and Processing Delays
Even if your status currently says “Clearances provided,” be aware of the 2026 Processing Window:
- The Risk: If your medical results were done 10 months ago, they are valid now. However, if your visa takes 3 months to process, the results will expire before the visa is granted.
- The Result: If results expire during processing, the Case Officer will send you a “Request for Information” (RFI), requiring a fresh $400 medical and delaying your grant by several weeks.
- The Strategy: If your medicals are more than 9 months old, many migration experts in 2026 recommend doing a fresh exam upfront to ensure “decision-ready” status.
4. What if the “Health Assessment” Link is Missing?
If you don’t see the link in the sidebar:
- Wait 48 Hours: The system often takes up to two days after payment to generate the health assessment section.
- Check Attachments: Look at your “Attach Documents” section. If you see your old medical results listed under “Health Evidence,” the system is likely already pulling that data.
- Old VEVO Check: You can also check your current student visa in VEVO. If that visa is still active and was granted based on a medical, the date of that grant is usually a good indicator of when your 12-month clock started.
