OpenAI Rolls Out ChatGPT Health to U.S. Users as Health Questions Surge
OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT Health to all logged-in users in the United States who are 18 or older, making the feature available across Free, Go, Plus, and Pro plans. The rollout begins this week on the web and iOS, giving more people access to health-related support directly inside ChatGPT.
The launch comes as health questions become one of the fastest-growing areas of AI use. OpenAI previously said users were asking around 230 million health-related questions each week. That figure has now climbed to 300 million weekly health queries, showing how many people are turning to AI tools for help understanding symptoms, fitness goals, nutrition, medications, and general wellness topics.
ChatGPT Health was first tested earlier this year through a dedicated health hub. During that testing phase, users could connect personal health information from services such as Apple Health, Function, and MyFitnessPal. The feature also supports medical record integrations from hospital systems and health platforms including Epic, Oracle Health, One Medical, and Function Health.
OpenAI says the experience is now becoming more flexible. Instead of requiring users to go into a separate health hub for health-related questions, ChatGPT can now use connected health information in regular conversations when users choose to enable it. This change is based on user behavior during testing, where OpenAI found that around 70% of health-related questions were asked outside the dedicated health section.
That means users may be able to ask everyday questions with more personal context. For example, someone could ask about meal ideas while factoring in allergies, fitness data, nutrition history, or other connected health information. The goal is to make ChatGPT more useful for personalized wellness guidance while keeping users in control of what information they connect.
OpenAI also says its AI models have improved in handling health-related questions. According to the company, the smallest model in its latest release, GPT 5.6-Luna, performs better than GPT 5.5 on HealthBench, an open-source benchmark designed to evaluate large language models on medical and health topics. OpenAI says it does not use user health data to train its models and works with physicians to improve the quality and safety of health-related responses.
Still, the company is emphasizing that ChatGPT is not a replacement for a doctor. OpenAI’s terms state that its services are not intended to diagnose or treat any health condition. The company continues to encourage users to verify health information and make medical decisions with guidance from qualified healthcare professionals.
The safety of AI-generated medical advice remains under close scrutiny. OpenAI’s wider rollout arrives shortly after a Florida-based pastor filed a lawsuit alleging that ChatGPT gave dangerous health guidance, including a suggestion not to consult a doctor. OpenAI has pointed to its terms and has said it is continuing to work on making health and medical responses safer.
Researchers have also warned that AI chatbots can make mistakes, provide incomplete information, or present unreliable medical advice with confidence. Despite these concerns, major AI companies are increasingly developing health-focused tools as demand grows from users seeking faster, more personalized answers.
For now, ChatGPT Health is positioned as a tool for general health information, organization, and personal insights rather than a medical authority. Users in the U.S. who are over 18 can access the feature through supported ChatGPT plans on web and iOS as the rollout continues this week.
