The request procedure, the statutory fee cap, and the provider's response deadline for Michigan. 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). | CPI-indexed (CY2026, verify): initial fee ~$32.08/request; ~$1.60/page first 20; ~$0.80/page pages 21–50; ~$0.32/page thereafter; plus postage. No initial fee charged to the patient. |
| Authorization notesWho may request, free-copy carve-outs, and other quirks. | The initial fee applies to authorized representatives (attorneys, insurers), not to the patient. |
| Controlling statuteThe statute or regulation this rule comes from. | MCL § 333.26269 (Medical Records Access Act) |
Primary source: MCL § 333.26269 (Medical Records Access Act)
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