Pennsylvania — Statute

1998 – Amendment | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania limits healthcare record reproduction fees to $19 plus postage for benefit claim support, with clear documentation and fee guidelines.

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Pennsylvania State Law

1998 – Amendment

Pennsylvania Title 42 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 1998

Summary

Pennsylvania law limits the fees healthcare providers can charge for reproducing medical records when the records are requested to support Social Security or other federal/state benefits claims. The maximum charge is a flat $19 plus actual postage costs, with annual adjustments. The law also specifies documentation requirements and clarifies that agencies are generally not responsible for search or retrieval fees unless legally mandated.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania limits healthcare record reproduction fees to $19 plus postage for benefit claim support, with clear documentation and fee guidelines.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.