---
kind: "section"
citation: "5 C.F.R. § 875.409"
title: "5"
number: "875.409"
heading: "Must I provide an authorization to release medical information?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/5/875.409"
---

# §875.409. Must I provide an authorization to release medical information?


You must provide the Carrier with an authorization to release medical information when requested. The Carrier may deny a claim for benefits or void your coverage if the Carrier does not receive an authorization to release medical information within 3 weeks after its request (4 weeks for those outside the United States).


## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 9008; Pub. L. 116-92, 133 Stat. 1198 (5 U.S.C. 8956 note).

### Source

Source: 68 FR 5534, Feb. 4, 2003, unless otherwise noted.