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ID S1353
Bill
Status
2/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Establishes maximum fees for paper format medical records at 41 cents per page plus actual reproduction costs for x-rays and shipping.
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Allows electronic format medical records to be charged at a flat fee of $30.00, plus $20.00 if fulfilled within 10 days in immediately viewable or downloadable format, plus actual reproduction and shipping costs.
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Requires one free copy of medical records including mental health records for qualified Social Security Act benefit claims or appeals, with subsequent copies in the same calendar year subject to standard fees if no additional medical services are rendered.
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Mandates all medical record requests be fulfilled within 30 days in electronic format when available.
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Effective July 1, 2024.
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to establish costs and a timeline for the provision of medical records.
MEDICAL RECORDS
Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to Health & Welfare
2/13/2024