Limits fees charged to patients and authorized third parties for copies of medical and billing records.
This bill caps fees for patients and authorized third parties requesting copies of medical and billing records from New Jersey healthcare providers. It limits charges to $1 per page or $50 per admission record (whichever is lower) for medical records, prohibits all fees for billing records, and exempts low-income patients (earning ≤250% of federal poverty level) and nonprofit organizations. Healthcare providers must also establish fee waiver policies for those unable to pay and provide electronic copies when feasible. The bill directly affects patients, their legal representatives, and third parties seeking medical records, ensuring affordable access to personal health information.
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Jan 2024
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Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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