diff --git a/litellm/__init__.py b/litellm/__init__.py
index 99d7455c53..aeaa97fc3a 100644
--- a/litellm/__init__.py
+++ b/litellm/__init__.py
@@ -62,11 +62,11 @@ allowed_fails: int = 0
 
 def get_model_cost_map(url: str):
     try:
-        response = requests.get(url)
-        response.raise_for_status()  # Raise an exception if request is unsuccessful
-        content = response.json()
-        return content
-    except:
+        with requests.get(url, timeout=5) as response:  # set a 5 second timeout for the get request
+            response.raise_for_status()                 # Raise an exception if the request is unsuccessful
+            content = response.json()
+            return content
+    except Exception as e:
         import importlib.resources
         import json
         with importlib.resources.open_text("litellm", "model_prices_and_context_window_backup.json") as f: