What does this mean for social security disability claimants in Oregon?
A lot.
Before the passage of this new law, healthcare providers were allowed to (and usually did) charge a fee for your medical records. The same medical records you were required to submit to Social Security if you were appealing a denial of your claim!
Not anymore.
SB 710 says that when you appeal a denial of your claim, your medical records are free to you. Your provider cannot charge you.
One less hurdle for disabled folks.