The request procedure, the statutory fee cap, and the provider's response deadline for Washington. Each value is drawn from the controlling statute.
| Response deadlineHow long the provider has to respond to the request. | 15 working days (written notice required for delay; total extension not to exceed 21 days). |
|---|---|
| Fee structurePermissible copying/retrieval charges (verify the current published schedule). | ~$1.24/page first 30; ~$0.94/page thereafter; ~$28 clerical/search fee (figures effective 2020, verify current). |
| Authorization notesWho may request, free-copy carve-outs, and other quirks. | The HIPAA cost-based cap may apply to a patient/designee electronic request. |
| Controlling statuteThe statute or regulation this rule comes from. | RCW 70.02.010, 70.02.080; WAC 246-08-400 |
Primary source: RCW 70.02.010, 70.02.080; WAC 246-08-400
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