Has anyone had to pay to get their medical records?

I have asked for 2 copies of my medical records- One for a surgeon I will not be able to see until after the first of the year and one for a new surgeon that I can see within 3 weeks (not sure if I will feel comfortable with this guy.)My records only date back about 6-7 years and are not that thick(I think.)I am an active duty dependent as was told that my records were goverment property and I will have to pay to get them copied twice. Is this normal of civilian doctors? I mean to charge for copies. Maybe I am over reacting-but the lady was very rude- citing military lingo for the reasons-blah blah blah. I will however pay whatever the price it to get my records-just wondering if anyone else had to do this!! Thanks

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