The request procedure, the statutory fee cap, and the provider's response deadline for Wisconsin. 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). | Set by Wis. Stat. § 146.83(3f) and adjusted annually for inflation — a per-page schedule (tiered by page count) plus retrieval and certification fees; verify the current DHS-published amounts. SSA disability/SSI appeals are capped at the SSA reimbursement rate, and Medicaid-eligible patients pay no more than 25% of the standard fee for one set of copies. |
| Authorization notesWho may request, free-copy carve-outs, and other quirks. | Reduced charges apply for Social Security disability/SSI appeals and for Medicaid-eligible patients (first set of copies). |
| Controlling statuteThe statute or regulation this rule comes from. | Wis. Stat. § 146.83 |
Primary source: Wis. Stat. § 146.83
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