Release of Information

Release of Information A. Public access to records maintained by the Medicaid agency is mandated. The exceptions to public access are those records which are exempt as confidential or privileged. B. Beneficiary-Specific Information will only be released by the Medicaid agency when the requirements of federal regulation are met. C. Provider-Specific Information, including, but not limited to, cost reports, reimbursement rates, reimbursement amounts and reports not beneficiary-specific, will be available to the public when: 1. A written request for the information is made to the Executive Director of the Medicaid agency, 2. The information is available in existing agency files or reports, and 3. The requestor reimburses the Medicaid agency for the costs associated with the compilation of the requested material, as permitted by law. D. Statistical Data that does not contain protected health information is available as requested. This type of information is generally available in the Medicaid agency annual report or other reports generated for agency reporting or administrative purposes. The requestor shall reimburse the Medicaid agency for the costs associated with the compilation of the requested material, as permitted by law.