Here in Colorado I can get my medical records from the hospital at no cost. I go the the Medical Records Department, and for recent records I get a copy immediately, older records may take a few days and they would mail them to me.

The Medical Center that I visit also has a Medical Records Department but they charge for copying the records. Many of the more recent records are now on the computer and the doctor's office can print out a copy at no charge. If it is not on the computer the office can request copies from the Medical Records Department and mail it to me at no cost.

It think it is a national policy that all medical records are available to the patient, but some facilities may charge a copying fee.