[joshuas-mommy]

I was hospitalized in 1993 and diagnosed with major depression. Then, I was hospitalized again in 1994 because I punched my dad in the face. I am trying to access my old mental health records, but I need help. I don't know what to do. They are at the health insurance company, but when I call I can't get past the automated system. Who should I ask to help me access my old records?

[BeyondtheRainbow]

They are probably gone.Medical records must be kept for 7 years but after that they are usually destroyed.

[joshuas-mommy]

Originally Posted by BeyondtheRainbow

They are probably gone.Medical records must be kept for 7 years but after that they are usually destroyed.

No, the insurance company keeps them indefinitely. I just don't know how to get them.

You may have to file and access-to-information application.

[Fruitypebblesli]

Most records are destroyed after so long. Not sure about hospital records tho

[The_little_didgee]

Why don't you try the health records department at the hospital. They usually keep records for at least 27 years after the last visit.

[joshuas-mommy]

Originally Posted by The_little_didgee

Why don't you try the health records department at the hospital. They usually keep records for at least 27 years after the last visit.

Because I can't find the information from the hospital I was at in 1993 and 1994.