Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
CMS Freedom of Information Act
CMS FOIA Contacts
- CMS FOIA Office Service Center, (410) 786-5353, fax (443) 380-7260
- Michele Edmondson-Parrott, Director, Freedom of Information Group (FIG), Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs (OSORA)
- Joseph Tripline, Deputy Director and Chief FOIA Officer, FIG/OSORA
- Desiree Gaynor, FOIA Public Liaison, FIG/OSORA
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
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Sample FOIA Request Letter for Records on a Living Beneficiary from Someone Other Than the Beneficiary (PDF) -
Sample FOIA Request Letter (PDF) -
Sample FOIA Request Letter for Records on a Deceased Beneficiary (PDF) -
Sample FOIA Request Letter for Your Own Medical Records (PDF) -
Sample FOIA Appeal Letter (PDF) -
FOIA Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) -
FOIA Medicare Authorization (PDF)