Bill > HB1001

This bill modifies the existing law regarding medical record copies by establishing clear guidelines for healthcare providers when patients or their representatives request medical records. The bill specifies that providers must furnish medical records upon written request, with fees limited to specific amounts for search, retrieval, and copying. For electronic records, providers can charge a maximum of $108.88 if certain conditions are met, such as storing records electronically and being able to provide them in an electronic format. The bill introduces an annual fee adjustment mechanism based on the medical care component of the Consumer Price Index. Notably, the bill adds a new provision that healthcare providers cannot charge fees for medical records requested for specific types of benefit applications, including workers' compensation (Chapter 287), Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income, Medicare, and certain Veterans Affairs benefits. When providing records for these benefit applications, providers must use the most cost-effective method and ensure electronic records are in a universally accessible format. The bill also clarifies procedures for accessing the medical records of deceased patients, establishing a priority order for potential requestors and requiring appropriate documentation.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1001&year=2025&code=R