Release of Information

Release of Information A. Public access to records maintained by the Division of Medicaid is mandated. The exception to public access is those records which are exempt as confidential or privileged. B. Beneficiary-specific information will only be released by the Division of Medicaid when the requirements of federal regulations 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 Division of Medicaid, 2. The information is available in existing agency files and reports, and 3. The requestor reimburses the Division of Medicaid 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 Division of Medicaid’s annual report or other reports generated for agency reporting or administrative purposes. The requestor shall reimburse the Division of Medicaid for the costs associated with the compilation of the requested material, as permitted by law.