Cost to a Provider That Requests Information Available to the

180 - Cost to a Provider That Requests Information Available to the Public (Rev. 1, 09-11-02) Providers are required to pay appropriate fees for information they request pertaining to other providers, Medicare contractors, or State agencies. A provider may claim such fees as allowable costs only if it demonstrates to the contractor the information is necessary in developing and maintaining the operations of patient care facilities and activities.