Physical exam

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  1. sebo

    sebo Medium Load Member

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    does health insurance cover DOT physical exam for the new license or its out of your pocket? anybody knows
    thanks
     
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  3. davenjeip

    davenjeip Medium Load Member

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    No insurance that I know of will cover it.

    However, it is tax deductable, so you can get some of your money back.
     
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  4. sebo

    sebo Medium Load Member

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    got ya was just curious since i pay nice chunk for it might as well put it in a good use
     
  5. Rerun8963

    Rerun8963 Road Train Member

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    hey..........shop around...........seriously...!!!!!!

    if there is more than one clinic in your area, call them, or stop on by.

    one clinic i went to, it's $150 out of pocket. at yet another one, it was $85......!!!!
     
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  6. Ryeman

    Ryeman Light Load Member

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    I got mine done last week at a doctor office that specializes in occupational medical needs (physicals, drug screening.....ect) only cost me $40.
     
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  7. sebo

    sebo Medium Load Member

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    i m going to, every penny i can save i can use on something else
     
  8. BNR32

    BNR32 Heavy Load Member

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    mine only cost $46
     
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  9. CondoCruiser

    CondoCruiser The Legend

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    Yes, definately shop around. Cost vary greatly depending on how much they want to put it to ya :)

    I pay $40 at a walk-in clinic at home.

    Word of advice, never go to a chiropractor/DOT physical doctor. I had one put me in all kinds of pretzel moves. I couldn't move my arm for three days. Then it popped and I was okay.
     
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  10. wildbill123

    wildbill123 Heavy Load Member

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    If you go to your family doc it might be covered. I've done it twice and they billed it as my once a year physical.
     
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  11. Kittyfoot

    Kittyfoot Crusty Ancient

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    Just for grins, check the physical condition of the folks that are judging you. The lady that gave me the vision test could start forest fires with the magnifying glasses she wears and the two "overupholstered ladies" (who were discussing my results like I wasn't sitting in front of them) would be fortunate not to have a massive heart attack walking to their car.:biggrin_2556:
     
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