Health: medical records; medical record fees; modify to exclude certain individuals. Amends secs. 3 & 9 of 2004 PA 47 (MCL 333.26263 & 333.26269).

SB 1115 updates the Michigan Medical Records Access Act to clarify who qualifies as an authorized representative for accessing medical records, specifically adding life insurance beneficiaries and heirs for deceased patients. The bill also expands the definition of a "qualified individual" to include veterans and others appealing disability benefit denials, ensuring they are not charged fees for obtaining their own records. Additionally, the legislation modifies fee structures for medical records companies, setting a $20 initial request fee and establishing lower per-page rates for paper copies to reduce costs for patients and their representatives. These changes directly affect healthcare providers, medical records companies, and individuals seeking access to their health information.