Medcard is Expiring and I Have Covid

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

 

https://rmvlawyer.com/new-requirements-massachusetts-cdl-holders/

Complete your Commercial Driver's License (CDL) self-certification

You can do your med card online. Thats the second link. First one is about what happens when you down grade. I would personally self certify as exempt and then then when you get the new card upload it and you should be good to go in a few days.

 

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

 

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

 

Does the Pilot still sell Medcards in the business section?

 

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

 

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

 

Ummmmmm NO.

 

Why does pilot sell Medcards?

 

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