Dot Physical, Company sees your entire medical history

[notung]

I have often wondered if this is legal. Every company I've gone to work for, they get a copy of, and look at, the long form from my physical.

It seems to me, that all they should be concerned with is that I passed the physical and am in good shape to drive. If they need to keep a copy of the long-form in the office for DOT audits and such, it should remain sealed.

But everywhere I've worked I've noticed them looking at my long-form when I bring it back from the physical. There isn't anything particularly that I care about them knowing, but I still don't like them looking over my entire medical history when that really should be of no concern to them.

I guess I should consult the HIPPA laws.

[One]

unfortunately you have no right to privacy in the employee/employer relationship. idk bout Hippa pls let us know if u find something.

[notung]

Yeah, I guess they can know everything about us. Kind of makes me sick, in a way, but that's the way it is.



Are all records related to my employment and my health subject to HIPAA?
No. Records that relate to other employee benefits such as life insurance, disability, workers compensation, or long-term care insurance are not covered by HIPAA. Nor are records that relate to your employer's compliance with laws that govern safety and health risks in the workplace.
HIPAA Basics: Medical Privacy in the Electronic Age | Privacy Rights Clearinghouse

[Red Clay Rambler]

I once took a DOT physical arranged and paid for by a company that I drove for. Months later I wanted a copy of it myself. (I was not given a copy of it at the time of the exam) Clinic told me they could not provide it to me, it "belonged" to the company. I would have to get approval from the company.

[ronjon619]

I once took a DOT physical arranged and paid for by a company that I drove for. Months later I wanted a copy of it myself. (I was not given a copy of it at the time of the exam) Clinic told me they could not provide it to me, it "belonged" to the company. I would have to get approval from the company.

they didn't give you a copy to turn in to the DMV? I usually give the DMV a photocopy and keep the original.

[Red Clay Rambler]

No, I have never had to turn in a copy of the long form to the DMV in Tennessee. I have had to show my medical wallet card, however.