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OK SB1624

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2010

Primary Sponsor

Todd Thomsen

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 76 O.S. 2001, Section 19 to limit charges for medical record copies to $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each subsequent page, with a maximum of $5.00 or actual reproduction cost (whichever is less) for x-rays and photographs

  • Caps total cost of medical record copies at $50.00 for individuals applying for or appealing Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, though the Department of Rehabilitation Services may set lower limits

  • Prohibits charges for searching, retrieving, reviewing, and preparing medical records, though providers may charge actual mailing costs

  • Allows charges for mailing expenses but maintains existing cost limits and prohibitions on other administrative fees

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2010

Legislative Description

Medical records; limiting charges for copies of medical records in certain circumstances. Effective date.

Health Care

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Public Health

3/16/2010

Committee Referrals

Public Health3/16/2010
Judiciary2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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