USCG Medical Forms Revised
Merchant Mariner CG Medical Forms Are Easier To Use
The new Coast Guard Medical Forms are needed after January 1st, 2010. You can review the forms and NVIC 04-08 instructions here .
Read our earlier report about the revised forms and general information. It’s best to you educate yourself first so that you may assist your doctor in completing this form. One little comment made incorrectly could create the NMC to scrutinize your medical form. If this is not your regular doctor give him pertinent information about whatever medical problems that may be in issue. After the examination and you have the report in hand review it. Make sure its signed and all the areas are completed. If a comment made by the doctor raises a red flag for you, then confront him for an explanation. It’s best to solve any problems before the NMC reviews your Medical evaluation.
PRINT the NVIC Enclosure 3 for your Doctor! This part of the NVIC is for your Doctor!
The Coast Guard says most physicals are approved after full documentation and review. Very few are actually denied. We along with the Coast Guard NMC recommends that you renew EARLY if you have medical conditions to allow for a longer review process and let you work on current license without interuption.
Leave your comments here and we’ll research or give the Coast Guard a call the USCG NMC Toll-free at: 1-888-IASKNMC for the timelines they recommend.
