Social Security Administration and Your Medical Records

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The Social Security Administration is taking bids to development and/or use information technology to get electronic health records for people who are claiming Social Security Disability benefits.

The Social Security Administration sends over 15 million requests per year for medical records to medical providers, and as we at Cavey and Barrett know, it can weeks or even months to get your medical records.

The Social Security Administration is testing health information exchanges with facilities so that they can gather medical records electronically.

At Cavey and Barrett, we hope that the Social Security Administration is able to implement these electronic health records data request process successfully as it will shorten the amount of time it takes for a Social Security applicant to have their file evaluated. If you are unable to work as a result of a disabling condition, you might be entitled to Social Security Disability benefits. For a free no obligation consultation, contact Cavey and Barrett at caveylaw.com or 727-894-3188.