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Instructions MCSA-5875
o Meets standards, but periodic monitoring is required: Select this option when a driver is deter-
mined to be qualified but needs periodic monitoring and provide an explanation of why periodic
moni-toring is required. Select the corresponding time frame that the driver is qualified and if select-
ing other, specify the time frame.
· Determination that driver meets standards: Select all categories that apply to the driver's
certification (e.g., wearing corrective lenses, accompanied by a waiver/exemption, driving
within an exempt intracity zone, etc.).
o Determination pending: Select this option when more information is needed to make a qualification
decision and specify a date, on or before the 45 day expiration date, for the driver to return to the medi-
cal exam office for follow-up. This will allow for a delay of the qualification decision for as many as
45 days. If the disposition of the pending examination is not updated via the National Registry on or
before the 45 day expiration date, FMCSA will notify the examining medical examiner and the driver
in writing that the examination is no longer valid and that the driver is required to be re-examined.
· MER amended: A Medical Examination Report Form (MER), MCSA-5875, may only be amended
while in determination pending status for situations where new information (e.g., test results, etc.) has
been received or there has been a change in the driver's medical status since the initial examination, but
prior to a final qualification determination. Select this option when a Medical Examination Report Form,
MCSA-5875, is being amended; provide the reason for the amendment, sign and date. In addition, initial
and date any changes made on the Medical Examination Report Form, MCSA-5875. A Medical
Examina-tion Report Form, MCSA-5875, cannot be amended after an examination has been in
determina-tion pending status for more than 45 days or after a final qualification determination has been
made. The driver is required to obtain a new physical examination and a new Medical Examination
Report Form, MCSA-5875, should be completed.
o
Incomplete examination: Select this when the physical examination is not completed for any
reason (e.g., driver decides they do not want to continue with the examination and leaves) other than
situations outlined under determination pending.
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Medical Examiner information, signature and date: Provide your name, address, phone number,
occupation, license, certificate, or registration number and issuing state, national registry number,
Medi-cal Examiner's Certificate expiration date, signature and date.
· Medical Examiner Determination (State): Use this section for examinations performed in accordance
with the FMCSRs (49 CFR 391.41-391.49) with any applicable State variances (which will only be valid
for intrastate operations). Complete the medical examiner determination section completely.
o Does not meet standards in 49 CFR 391.41 with any applicable State variances: Select this
option when a driver is determined to be not qualified and provide an explanation of why the driver
does not meet the standards in 49 CFR 391.41 with any applicable State variances.
o
Meets standards in 49 CFR 391.41 with any applicable State variances: Select this option when
a driver is determined to be qualified and will be issued a 2-year Medical Examiner's Certificate.
o
Meets standards, but periodic monitoring is required: Select this option when a driver is deter-
mined to be qualified but needs periodic monitoring and provide an explanation of why periodic
moni-toring is required. Select the corresponding time frame that the driver is qualified and if select-
ing other, specify the time frame.
· Determination that driver meets standards: Select all categories that apply to the driver's
certification (e.g., wearing corrective lenses, accompanied by a waiver/exemption, etc.).