The request procedure, the statutory fee cap, and the provider's response deadline for Minnesota. Each value is drawn from the controlling statute.
| Response deadlineHow long the provider has to respond to the request. | 30 calendar days of a written request. |
|---|---|
| Fee structurePermissible copying/retrieval charges (verify the current published schedule). | No fee when a patient requests a copy to review their current care. Otherwise (Minn. Stat. § 144.292, subd. 6) paper copies up to $1.00/page plus $10.00 for retrieval/copying time, with caps (e.g., $10 if no records, $30 up to 25 pages, $50 up to 100 pages); figures are adjusted — verify the current MDH-published schedule. |
| Authorization notesWho may request, free-copy carve-outs, and other quirks. | No copying fee when the patient requests records to review their current medical care. |
| Controlling statuteThe statute or regulation this rule comes from. | Minn. Stat. § 144.292 (Minnesota Health Records Act) |
Primary source: Minn. Stat. § 144.292 (Minnesota Health Records 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