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<blockquote data-quote="Mugarolla" data-source="post: 2097920" data-attributes="member: 8481"><p>They are going above just snoring.</p><p></p><p>They are following the guidelines of the FMCSA with this new DOT registration.</p><p></p><p>Congress shot down this being law, but the FMCSA has made them recommendations that the DOT doctors are following.</p><p></p><p>The doctors are afraid of the $10,000 fine, so they are serious on this sleep apnea.</p><p></p><p>Basically, if you have multiple (more than 2) risk factors, they are sending drivers for the sleep study. So far, it is only for feeder drivers, but package drivers will be next.</p><p></p><p>Any 2 of the following risk factors could send you to a sleep center for testing.</p><p></p><p>Snoring</p><p>BMI over 35</p><p>Neck over 17</p><p>Accident where drowsiness may have been a factor</p><p>Over 50</p><p></p><p>And Teamcare only pays 80% </p><p></p><p>I have heard that the study runs around $4000 costing the employee $800 out of his pocket for the study.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mugarolla, post: 2097920, member: 8481"] They are going above just snoring. They are following the guidelines of the FMCSA with this new DOT registration. Congress shot down this being law, but the FMCSA has made them recommendations that the DOT doctors are following. The doctors are afraid of the $10,000 fine, so they are serious on this sleep apnea. Basically, if you have multiple (more than 2) risk factors, they are sending drivers for the sleep study. So far, it is only for feeder drivers, but package drivers will be next. Any 2 of the following risk factors could send you to a sleep center for testing. Snoring BMI over 35 Neck over 17 Accident where drowsiness may have been a factor Over 50 And Teamcare only pays 80% I have heard that the study runs around $4000 costing the employee $800 out of his pocket for the study. [/QUOTE]
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