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ID S1353

ID S1353
Adds to existing law to establish costs and a timeline for the provision of medical records.


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Introduced
02/12/2024
In Committee
02/13/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RELATING TO MEDICAL RECORDS; AMENDING TITLE 39, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW CHAPTER 73, TITLE 39, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS RE- GARDING THE COSTS FOR REQUESTING COPIES OF MEDICAL RECORDS, TO DEFINE A TERM, TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR SOCIAL SECURITY ACT

AI Summary

This bill amends Idaho law to establish provisions regarding the costs for requesting copies of medical records. It defines "health care provider" and requires them to provide medical records in paper or electronic format, specifying the maximum allowable charges for each format. The bill also provides an exception for one free copy of a patient's medical records, including mental health records, if requested for a qualified claim or appeal for benefits under the Social Security Act. The bill has an emergency clause and will take effect on July 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Health and Welfare Committee (Senate)

Last Action

Reported Printed; referred to Health & Welfare (on 02/13/2024)

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