Bill > HF2070

This bill modifies the provisions for charging fees for patient health records in Minnesota, establishing a new fee structure for retrieving and reproducing medical records. Under the new rules, for patient health records less than three years old, providers can charge a flat fee of $250, and for records older than three years, providers can charge $250 plus $0.40 per page. For x-rays and other imaging, a $50 base fee plus $25 per unique study will be allowed. The bill caps total charges at $1,500 for any record request and allows providers to require upfront payment of the flat fee. The maximum charges will be effective for calendar year 2026 and can be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. The bill maintains special provisions for patients requesting records for Social Security disability appeals, particularly for those receiving public assistance or represented by legal aid, who can receive records without charge. These changes aim to standardize and potentially reduce the cost of obtaining medical records while providing clear guidelines for healthcare providers.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2070&ssn=0&y=2025