Best option to maintain CDL "just in case"?

I understand the responses here based on a lack of trust, or a suspicion that something will change at NYSDMV that pulls the rug out from under me -those views are based on personal evaluations of risk, and risk tolerance varies.
I buy insurance only when I believe the risk justifies the cost -always looking for opportunities to save, or to avoid unnecessary expenses.
My confidence in the local NYSDMV office rep's info makes me believe there's low risk allowing my medical cert to lapse, therefore the $270 cost and time/trouble getting "insurance" by (3) medical exams over the next 6 years isn't worth it to me.
My CDLA is paid for through 2027, as the rep noted. NYS can't "pull" what's bought and paid for -my CDLA can be reactivated by simply showing up at the DMV with $17.50 and a valid USDOT Med Cert, -that's acceptable risk to me.

 

DRTDEVL, thanks for making me aware of this option.
Apparently it is another way to keep my CDLA "active" -but not clear if this has advantages over the NYSDMV rep's recommendation. Also requires a trip to DMV.
Both options require the same process of obtaining a valid USDOT Med Cert, then going to DMV and paying $17.50 to reactivate my CDLA(?)

 

I'd also pay $90 to keep the option to use my CDLA if I had to, but that doesn't appear to be necessary.
We have different circumstances-
You plan to do part-time or fill in work in retirement, but I'll drive only if my finances unexpectedly hit the fan.
Think there's only a small chance of that, yet just keeping all options open.

Congrats and wish you good health on your upcoming retirement -those 2yrs will go by fast!