Bill > SF1881

This bill modifies the provisions for charging fees related to retrieving and reproducing patient health records in Minnesota. The bill establishes a new fee structure that replaces the previous per-page pricing model with a flat fee system. For patient health records no older than three years, providers can charge a flat fee of $250, and for requests including records older than three years, providers can charge a $250 base fee plus $0.40 per page. For x-rays and other imaging, providers can charge a $50 base fee plus $25 per unique study. The bill caps total charges at $1,500 for any request and allows providers to require upfront payment of the initial flat fee. The maximum charges will be effective for calendar year 2026 and can be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index. The bill maintains existing provisions for no-cost record retrieval in specific circumstances, such as for patients appealing Social Security disability claims, particularly for those receiving public assistance or represented by civil legal services. The changes aim to standardize and potentially simplify the process of obtaining medical records while providing some predictability in associated costs.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1881&ssn=0&y=2025