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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
monitoring 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
medical 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 Regis-
try 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the driver in writing that the examination is no longer valid and that the driver is required to be re-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 Medic-
al Examination Report Form, MCSA-5875, is being amended; provide the reason for the amendm-
ent, sign and date. In addition, initial and date any changes made on the Medical Examination
Report Form, MCSA-5875. A Medical Examination Report Form, MCSA-5875, cannot be
amended after an examination has been in determination pending status for more than 45 days or
after a final qualification determination has been made. The driver is required to obtain a new phys-
ical 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.
o
Medical Examiner information, signature and date: Provide your name, address, phone number,
occupation, license, certificate, or registration number and issuing state, national registry number,
signature and date.
o
Medical Examiner's Certificate Expiration Date: Enter the date the driver's Medical Examiner's
Certificate (MEC) expires.
· 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
monitoring 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.).