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Medical Policies

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  • Medical & Fitness Requirements
    • Medical Review Process
    • Medical Review of Drivers
    • Appeals Process
    • Why am I on Review Plus Possible Outcomes
    • Medical Policies
    • Vision Requirements Overview
    • Vehicle Sun-Shading Medical Authorization
    • Bioptic Telescopic Lens Wearers
    • Conditions of Variance for CDL Driver to Haul Hazardous Materials
    • DMV Cognitive Impairment Policy
    • DMV Pain Management Policy
    • DMV Policy for Adaptive Equipment and Certified Driving Rehabilitation Specialist Referrals
    • DMV Policy for Drivers Experiencing a Crash Due to a Pedal Application Error
    • DMV Policy for Drivers with Heart-Assist Device
    • DMV Policy for Drivers with Psychiatric Disorders
    • DMV Policy for Drivers with Respiratory Conditions Requiring Supplemental Oxygen and/or Sleep Disorders
    • DMV Diabetes Policy
    • DMV Seizure/Blackout Policy
    • DMV Substance Abuse Policy
    • DMV Transient Ischemic Attack and/or Cerebral Vascular Accident Policy
    • DMV Vaso-Vagal Syncope Policy
    • DMV Visual Field Policy
    • Driving Under the Influence of Prescription Medications
    • Interpreting Letters / Instructions from the Medical Review Services (MRS) Team
    • Medical Advisory Board
    • Periodic Review with Medical Review Services (MRS)
    • Report an Impaired Driver
    • Suspension Date Approaching / Past

DMV has several medical policies recommended and established by the Medical Advisory Board to help guide our medical reviews.

  • Policy for Adaptive Equipment and Certified Driving Rehabilitation Specialist Referrals
  • Cognitive Impairment Policy
  • Policy for Drivers with Pedal Confusion Crashes
  • Diabetes Policy
  • Heart-Assist Device Policy
  • Pain Management Policy
  • Policy for Drivers with Respiratory Conditions Requiring Supplemental Oxygen and/or Sleep Disorders
  • Policy for Drivers with Psychiatric Disorders
  • Seizure/Blackout Policy
  • Substance Abuse Policy
  • Transient Ischemic Attack and/or Cerebral Vascular Accident Policy
  • Vaso-Vagal Syncope Policy
  • Visual Field Policy
  • DMV Medical Waiver Guidance

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