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Medical records are provided as a courtesy to healthcare providers for the continuity of clinical care for the patient. Patients are entitled to one free copy of their medical record, upon receipt of an appropriate request, for:
- The patient or patient’s medical representative
- The Bureau of Workers' Compensation, The Industrial Commission, The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, and The Ohio Attorney General
- Patient or patient's representative if the record is necessary to support a claim for Social Security disability benefits and the request is accompanied by documentation that the claim has been filed.
The State of Ohio provides a two-tiered fee schedule for the cost of providing copies, one for patients and another for others.
For patient or patient representative for secondary requests:
Electronic Copy
- Flat fee rate of $6.50 for medical record provided electronically
Print/Hard Copy
- $3.62 per page for the first 10 pages
- $0.76 per page for pages 11 through 50
- $0.30 per page for pages 51 and higher
Other than paper (i.e. x-rays, MRI, or CAT scan, recorded on paper or film)
- $2.48 per page
- Actual cost of postage
For all other requestors
Initial record search fee of $22.33 in addition to record type charge listed (below).
Electronic Copy
Print/Hard Copy
- $1.47 per page for the first 10 pages
- $0.76 per page for pages 11 through 50
- $0.30 per page for pages 51 and higher
Other than paper (i.e. x-rays, MRI, or CAT scan, recorded on paper or film)
- $2.38 per page
- Actual cost of postage
Please allow 30 days to process your request upon our receipt. Please be sure to fill out the authorization form accurately and completely. Inaccurate information on the authorization form may cause delays in providing you with the information you requested.