The request procedure, the statutory fee cap, and the provider's response deadline for Maryland. Each value is drawn from the controlling statute.
| Response deadlineHow long the provider has to respond to the request. | Verify current statute; the HIPAA 30-day federal floor applies. |
|---|---|
| Fee structurePermissible copying/retrieval charges (verify the current published schedule). | No more than ~$0.76/page (CPI-indexed) plus postage/handling; preparation fee ~$22.88 (only if transferred to someone other than the patient/representative); electronic at 75% of the paper rate, cap ~$80.00. |
| Authorization notesWho may request, free-copy carve-outs, and other quirks. | No charge for SSDI/SSI claim records requested by the patient, representative, or nonprofit legal services. |
| Controlling statuteThe statute or regulation this rule comes from. | Md. Code, Health-Gen. § 4-304 |
Primary source: Md. Code, Health-Gen. § 4-304
Important. This guide is general information, not legal advice, and is not a substitute for the controlling statute or your own counsel's review. Laws and fees change; verify the current rule with the state authority before relying on it. Fields marked "Not stated" have not yet been published here and should not be read as the absence of a rule.
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Published 2026-06-26 · Content updated 2026-10-15