How long does Medicaid keep their records for patients?

Last updated: 25-Sep-2008

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How long does Medicaid keep records for patients?

Expert Answer by Joseph L. Matthews

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Default_avatar Joseph L. Matthews is a Caring.com senior editor, an attorney, and the author of Long-Term Care: How to Plan & Pay for It and Social Security, Medicare, & Government Pensions: Get the Most Out of Your Retirement & Medical Benefits.

There is no time limit. Medicaid does not destroy patient records. Also, each state has its own law forbidding doctors and other health care providers from destroying medical records.

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