New York · HIPAA Records Request
New York HIPAA Medical Records Request
New York patients benefit from federal HIPAA rights and New York Public Health Law § 17, which imposes a stricter 10-day response window (vs. HIPAA's 30 days) and caps fees at 75 cents per page for paper copies. New York is home to major hospital systems (Northwell, NYP, Mount Sinai) affected by various data incidents, and formal records requests under § 17 provide a paper trail for any potential breach investigation.
New York requires providers to send your medical records within 10 days, significantly faster than HIPAA's 30-day window, and limits fees to 75¢ per page.
Governing law
45 C.F.R. § 164.524 (HIPAA) + N.Y. Pub. Health Law § 17 (Medical Records Access)
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Cites 45 C.F.R. § 164.524 (HIPAA) + N.Y. Pub. Health Law § 17 (Medical Records Access). Formatted for USPS Certified Mail. Instant PDF.
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New York HIPAA Records Request FAQs
How fast must New York providers respond to my records request?▾
Within 10 days under N.Y. Pub. Health Law § 17, significantly faster than HIPAA's 30-day window. If you don't receive records within 10 days, the provider is violating state law in addition to any HIPAA violation.
What is the fee cap for medical records in New York?▾
75 cents per page for paper copies (N.Y. Pub. Health Law § 17). For electronic records, HIPAA prohibits providers from charging more than the actual cost of production, typically much less than $75 per page. New York providers cannot charge more than the state cap.
Can I request mental health records in New York?▾
Mental health records in New York have additional protections under the Mental Hygiene Law (MHL) and the Clinical Record Access Policy. Access to psychotherapy notes and inpatient psychiatric records may be restricted in some circumstances. Consult a patient advocacy organization like NAMI-NYC for guidance on mental health records requests.
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