Are 1Yr Medical Cards Discriminated Against?

When you go to a company don't mention the history of BB when you take your physical especially if it was that long ago, and you have been cleared by you normal physician.. If you had issues, but were not on meds, then they don't need to know.. I'm on BB pills so I get only a 1yr card..

 

You will not be discriminated against for getting a one year card. If you are on BP medication you will automatically get a one year card. That's just the way the reg is set up.

 

Members have mentioned being rejected at orientation because their BP was over 140/90 and they couldn't get a 2 year card .

 

Just away for companies to weed out the future problem drivers.. In other words, having a driver will perfect health compared to one with a little issue like BB, will keep the insurance premiums down.

 

That's very true . My employer has very low turnover so the average age of drivers is probably late 40's . When drivers have health problems the boss does all he can for them instead of finding an excuse to get rid of them . As a result health insurance costs have risen considerably with some companies refusing to even consider us .

 

I have seen a few companies that say must be able to obtain a 2 yr medical card. I don't think there are too many though. i would say it might be more of a concern or issue if it was a company that you had to do all or alot of your own unloading maybe.

 

No , they're just too cheap to pay for the physical every year instead of every 2 years . Medication can correct the blood pressure problem but once you've been on medication you will always have a 1 year card .

 

Not really too sure about that.

I have taken no blood pressure medicine since 2006. I have not seen a doctor since 2006.

My blood pressure is normal and within range.

Since, I have to complete the form and it asks for history in the past, I list it. I have been to 3 different company doctors and they have all listed me to a 1 year card.

 

We have a driver that is in his late 70's healthy as a horse and just started on BB medication.. This guy collects SSI, has a excellent retirement check every month from his last job. I asked him how come he still words. His answer is if he stops he might die LOL... Besides he enjoys working, and nothing will stop him...