New York State Law requires all health care practitioners and facilities to allow patients to have access to their health records. However, some restrictions may apply. This form describes your rights, what information is available and how to appeal if access to health records is denied.
To request a copy of a medical record from a physician, call or write to the physician holding the record. If the physician does not respond to this request within a timely manner, you can file a complaint with the NYS Department of Health, Office of Professional Medical Conduct for Physicians.
The Health Information Privacy Act (HIPA) places restrictions on uses and disclosures of personally identifiable consumer data related to health and wellness, excluding the PHI collected by HIPAA-regulated entities. It is important to note that HIPA exempts PHI, not HIPAA-regulated entities.
960 for new enrollees when seeking authorization of the release of enrollee's (or prospective enrollee's) protected health information. MLTC plans should assist the individual in understanding the content of the form. The authorization must be signed and dated and the enrollee must receive a signed copy.
New York State Law requires all health care practitioners and facilities to allow patients to have access to their health records. However, some restrictions may apply. This form describes your rights, what information is available and how to appeal if access to health records is denied.
To request a copy of a medical record from a physician, call or write to the physician holding the record. If the physician does not respond to this request within a timely manner, you can file a complaint with the NYS Department of Health, Office of Professional Medical Conduct for Physicians.
Unless otherwise provided by law, all patient/client records must be retained for at least six years. Obstetrical records and records of minor patients/clients must be retained for at least six years, and until one year after the minor patient/client reaches the age of 21 years."
Requests for Client Records If you are submitting a request for Medicaid records specifically, please fill out and submit the OCA-960 Authorization for Release of Health Information Pursuant to HIPAA or other HIPAA-compliant form. Requests and forms should be submitted via email to HIPAA@dss.nyc.