Maine
Medical Records Custodian & Retention Laws
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Maine Medical Record Retention Law:
https://www.mainemed.com
- * Adults: Minimum of 6 years recommended; 7 years required for hospital-based practices.
- * Minors: Until age 21 generally recommended; until age 24 required for hospital records in Maine.
Cost
https://legislature.maine.gov
Up to $5 for the first page.
$0.45 for each additional page.
The maximum charge for the entire medical record is capped at $250.
Payment Requirements:
The hospital may require payment before responding to the request.
Charges for Electronic Copies:
If a medical record exists in a digital or electronic format and an electronic copy is requested, the hospital must provide it, provided it is reasonably possible to do so.
The hospital may charge for:
The actual staff time needed to create or copy the record.
Necessary supplies and postage.
Restrictions on Costs:
Retrieval of records.
New technology.
Maintenance of the electronic record system.
Data access or storage infrastructure.
Maximum Charge: The total charges for an electronic copy may not exceed $150.
Maine Medical Board
https://www.maine.gov/md/home