Using Insurance for DOT or Nah?

Hello TTR,
My insurance provider allows 1 free physical per year. The DOT Physical is relatively inexpensive ($60-$90) compared to the workup I usually get ($240+).

The only diffrence I can note between my typical annual physical & the DOT is the drug & eye test. The usual workup includes cholesterol count, lipids, and various other bloodwork that DOT doesn't (to my knowledge) require. I've heard other drivers say they simply go to a FMCSA practionioner & they sometimes will just fill out the paperwork associated with the DOT free of charge since you're getting the Full Monty anyway.

I just don't want to be surprised by a potentially hefty invoice if my paperwork looks funny to Cigna later (especially when anyone can walk into a CVS minute clinic & get a DOT Physical for peanuts).

Does anyone use their insurance for their DOT Physical? What has been your experience?

Thanks.

 

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