Requests to Amend Records and Access Records by Individuals

(A) A health care provider may update MIIS Information upon the Immunization Recipient's or, as applicable, Immunization Recipient's legally authorized representative's request. (B) Requests for record amendments may also be made directly to the Department in writing in a form and manner determined by the Department. (C) An Immunization Recipient, or as applicable, an Immunization Recipient's legally authorized representative, may request copies of the Immunization Recipient's records from the Immunization Recipient's health care provider. The health care provider fulfilling the request shall validate the identity of the individual receiving the record in a manner consistent with the disclosure of medical records and M.G.L. c. 111, § 24M and 105 CMR 222.000. Requests may also be made directly to the Department in writing in a form and manner determined by the Department. (D) Individuals may access MIIS Information they are legally entitled to access through a form and manner specified by the Department.