Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
CMS Freedom of Information Act Office Service Center
CMS FOIA Contacts
- CMS FOIA Office Service Center, (410) 786-5353, fax (410) 786-0474
- Michael Marquis, Freedom of Information Act Officer and Chief FOIA Liaison
- Joseph Tripline, FOIA Public Liaison
Helpful Hints to Consider Before Filing a FOIA Request
Have you looked at our FOIA Service Center?
Please explore our A-Z Index that lists newly posted publicly available CMS information and datasets.
In the spirit of Open Government and transparency we have improved your access to CMS data and information. A wealth of information about Medicare and Medicaid including Medicare and Medicaid Provider Survey and Certification findings can be found at Data.Medicare.Gov
Downloads
- FOIA Frequently Asked Questions [PDF, 52KB]
- Sample FOIA Request Letter [PDF, 30KB]
- Sample FOIA Request Letter for Your Own Medical Records [PDF, 19KB]
- Sample FOIA Request Letter for Records on a Living Beneficiary from Someone Other Than the Beneficiary [PDF, 32KB]
- Sample FOIA Request Letter for Records on a Deceased Beneficiary [PDF, 33KB]
- Sample FOIA Appeal Letter [PDF, 19KB]
- Medicare Authorization to Disclose Personal Health Information [PDF, 80KB]
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