5 CFR § 875.103 - Do I need to authorize release of my medical records when I file a claim?

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title: "5 CFR § 875.103 - Do I need to authorize release of my medical records when I file a claim?"
title_number: 5
title_name: "Administrative Personnel"
section_number: "875.103"
section_name: "Do I need to authorize release of my medical records when I file a claim?"
chapter_name: "OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT"
subchapter_number: "B"
subchapter_name: "CIVIL SERVICE REGULATIONS"
part_number: "875"
part_name: "FEDERAL LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE PROGRAM"
positive_law: false
currency: "2026-04-05"
last_updated: "2026-04-05"
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generator: "[email protected]"
authority: "5 U.S.C. 9008; Pub. L. 116-92, 133 Stat. 1198 (5 U.S.C. 8956 note)."
regulatory_source: "68 FR 5534, Feb. 4, 2003, unless otherwise noted."
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# 875.103 Do I need to authorize release of my medical records when I file a claim?

Yes, if you file a claim for benefits, the Carrier needs to have a valid authorization from you to release your medical records.