Medcard is Expiring and I Have Covid

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  1. Ccjohn

    Ccjohn Bobtail Member

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    So I had an appointment this week to get a new medcard. I wasn’t feeling well so I canceled my DOT physical and got a covid test. I just found out today that I’m positive. My current medcard expires in 8 days.

    My question is can I self certify as interstate exempt for the time being so my license doesn’t get downgraded. Obviously I won’t be able to drive commercially until I get a new medcard and certify correctly. I’m just trying to prevent my license from being downgraded. (Currently our registry of motor vehicles is appointment only and my town is 2-3 weeks out for an appointment. After I recover and get my medcard I can’t afford to wait that long for an appointment to get my license back to where it should be).

    I live in MA
     
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  3. mud23609

    mud23609 Medium Load Member

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  4. barcaVnl

    barcaVnl Bobtail Member

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    Once it expires they give you 60 days i beleive to renew or cdl gets downgraded.
     
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  5. Judge

    Judge Road Train Member

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    You can put a hold on your cdl, tell them at the revenue Dept. your not driving and are wanting exempt status, that’ll not let your cdl expire, but you have to get a med card to renew your license to cdl, because without med card it’ll show on computer to be downgraded even though your license in possession says cdl
     
  6. 201

    201 Road Train Member

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    Does the Pilot still sell Medcards in the business section?
     
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  7. Dennixx

    Dennixx Road Train Member

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    I believe the same aisle as the vinyl log book covers and steering wheel knobs, next to the vent window locks.
     
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  8. buzzarddriver

    buzzarddriver Road Train Member

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    Nothing on the CDL medical exam about Covid. Put on a mask and go get the physical.
     
  9. sevenmph

    sevenmph Road Train Member

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    Ummmmmm NO.
     
  10. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    Why does pilot sell Medcards?
     
  11. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    Pack of 10 plain for 19.99. If you want the fancy ones with the plastic cover, thats an 8 pack, 21.99.
     
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