RTOMan Posted October 3, 2012 Share #351 Posted October 3, 2012 The background check also includes the release of past medical records. When you get your 21 page booklet read the release form you will have to sign.. Whoa they added that?? Chit..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elantra06 Posted October 3, 2012 Share #352 Posted October 3, 2012 Whoa they added that?? Chit..... I would guess. It says " authorize the release to City of New York of ANY information required in order to establish my eligibility". In my case it will include my military medical records as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOMan Posted October 3, 2012 Share #353 Posted October 3, 2012 I would guess. It says " authorize the release to City of New York of ANY information required in order to establish my eligibility". In my case it will include my military medical records as well. I dont remember filling that out thats why.. Heck its been nearly 12 years i might have... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrivera Posted October 3, 2012 Share #354 Posted October 3, 2012 The background check also includes the release of past medical records. When you get your 21 page booklet read the release form you will have to sign.. Medical hold here I come.... Just had sinus surgery in April... and wisdom teeth extraction in June... With a history of HBP and asthma (under control, but can't put nothin' past those quacks it seems)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexAveExp5 Posted October 3, 2012 Share #355 Posted October 3, 2012 Isnt it illegal for an employer to ask for your medical records? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elantra06 Posted October 3, 2012 Share #356 Posted October 3, 2012 (edited) No it really isn't. Depends on what type of job you are applying for and agency. Certain jobs have medical requirements that you must meet. That's why they have you sign a release form. The drug testing is also part of your medical records. So if you ever failed a drug test they will now. That's why they asked if you ever took or failed a DOT drug test. They can request those documents. Edited October 3, 2012 by elantra06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrivera Posted October 3, 2012 Share #357 Posted October 3, 2012 Not necessarily if you sign something giving them permission... Even with that the MTA would be trekking on muddy waters with federal laws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexAveExp5 Posted October 3, 2012 Share #358 Posted October 3, 2012 I think they cant cross the line of looking at your personal medical records from your doctor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelham Bay Dave Posted October 3, 2012 Share #359 Posted October 3, 2012 Hey does any current T/O know if having sleep apnea is an automatic disqualifier Yes you can be disquilied for that. Also they ask you if you snoore. You say Yes they going to want you to be tested for Sleep Apnea. If they find out during your career they will restrict you until you are treated and conditions improve. Most Train Crew I know spend a average of 6 Months restricted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flaco3425 Posted October 3, 2012 Share #360 Posted October 3, 2012 I have over 20 years of work experience and don't recall exact dates on being hired. I went to social security to get an employment history but that only states the year that I worked at the companies that I worked for. Is the date a mandatory thing or will month and year suffice? Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbM Posted October 4, 2012 Share #361 Posted October 4, 2012 Being that ask for a release on our medical records. Will they hold past aighlments against you (ie. Cancer, cardiac, asthma, etc.)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unohoo Posted October 4, 2012 Share #362 Posted October 4, 2012 Hey meddicjh,regarding ss work history, why get all 16 years? I would guess that you know off hand your most recent years. I went to ss.gov with the idea of requesting a 23 year, and it dawned on me that i am well aware about the last 22. You may have your reasons just giving you a heads up. And to make others aware. P.S. I was the guy at whiz quiz who kept trying to put my form through the non existent slit. Peace and hope to be working with you soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagenius69 Posted October 4, 2012 Share #363 Posted October 4, 2012 (edited) The background check also includes the release of past medical records. When you get your 21 page booklet read the release form you will have to sign.. I believe by law that form has to be a HIPPA form authorizing the release of medical records. That is the only acceptable form that can be used. The form we are signing is NOT a medical release, its for everything else that is required for the background check. This info is right on the governments website."An authorization is a detailed document that gives covered entities permission to use protected health information for specified purposes" "An Authorization would be valid if it authorized the covered entity to use or disclose an "entire medical record" or "complete patient file." On the other hand, without further definition, an Authorization to use or disclose "all protected health information" might not be sufficiently specific, since protected health information encompasses a wider range of information than that which is typically understood to be included in the medical record, and individuals are less likely to understand the breadth of information that may be defined as "protected health information." http://www.hhs.gov/h...aq/use/471.html Edited October 4, 2012 by dagenius69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagenius69 Posted October 4, 2012 Share #364 Posted October 4, 2012 No it really isn't. Depends on what type of job you are applying for and agency. Certain jobs have medical requirements that you must meet. That's why they have you sign a release form. The drug testing is also part of your medical records. So if you ever failed a drug test they will now. That's why they asked if you ever took or failed a DOT drug test. They can request those documents. Yes it is against the law, very much so. That is the purpose of the HIPAA law. If the job has a medical requirement, it is the duty of the employer to determine you meet those requirements by conducting their own medical exam. Thats why the MTA does their own medical. If that wasn't the case don't you think it would be cost effective to have a prospective employee just bring in their medical records from their own doctors and save the expense of doing a medical exam themselves. Problem is they can't because its against the law. As far as the drug test, its not part of your medical history. You signed a consent form for that specific purpose in your pre-employment paperwork that was handed in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowblock Posted October 4, 2012 Share #365 Posted October 4, 2012 SAFETY SENSITIVE TITLE gives them a lot of extra leeway with what they can ask or demand...... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexAveExp5 Posted October 4, 2012 Share #366 Posted October 4, 2012 "An authorization is a detailed document that gives covered entities permission to use protected health information for specified purposes" "An Authorization would be valid if it authorized the covered entity to use or disclose an "entire medical record" or "complete patient file." furthermore, the MTA in NOT a "covered entity" eligible to use or disclose our medical records http://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/HIPAA-Administrative-Simplification/HIPAAGenInfo/AreYouaCoveredEntity.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOMan Posted October 4, 2012 Share #367 Posted October 4, 2012 furthermore, the MTA in NOT a "covered entity" eligible to use or disclose our medical records http://www.cms.gov/R...eredEntity.html SAFETY SENSITIVE TITLE... Perhaps you missed that... Heres a story a few years back during a pre employment medical from what i heard, they wanted to give a person (who was over 55) a EKG He refused and they put him on medical hold. He took the TA to court(age discrimination) and the court said that the TA COULD give him a EKG due to his age and applying for a safety sensitive title... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subwaydriver Posted October 4, 2012 Share #368 Posted October 4, 2012 Giving him an EKG is part of their medical exam and completely legal. Digging up his previous medical history is an entirely different matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elantra06 Posted October 4, 2012 Share #369 Posted October 4, 2012 Thanks RTOMan and Snowblock. Some of this guys still quite don't understand the job title they are applying for will require the city to have a COMPLETE history (both medical and background) on them. They still don't realize that this isn't a private sector job they are applying too. I'm pretty sure if you have had any type of surgery in the past you can bet they will be requesting those records... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subwaydriver Posted October 4, 2012 Share #370 Posted October 4, 2012 I'm not saying that can't request it, I'm just saying you need to specifically sign something that says you're waving your HIPPA rights and allowing them access. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subwaydriver Posted October 4, 2012 Share #371 Posted October 4, 2012 Sorry, HIPAA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traintrain Posted October 4, 2012 Share #372 Posted October 4, 2012 hi all...does anyone know how long is the schoolcar training and what is the highest level of difficulty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagenius69 Posted October 4, 2012 Share #373 Posted October 4, 2012 during a pre employment medical from what i heard, they wanted to give a person (who was over 55) a EKG He refused and they put him on medical hold. He took the TA to court(age discrimination) and the court said that the TA COULD give him a EKG due to his age and applying for a safety sensitive title... Thank you for proving my point. The MTA was giving him the EKG they didn't ask to see his previous EKG. They can ask you to take any kind of medical test they want before they hire you because of the nature of the job. However they cannot obtain your medical HISTORY (records from your private doctors) without you signing a HIPAA release. That is the law! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexAveExp5 Posted October 4, 2012 Share #374 Posted October 4, 2012 LMAO yeah, he proved my point too. They couldnt ask to see his old EKGs, thats why they had to give him a new one! Reading comprehension wins the day again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traintrain Posted October 4, 2012 Share #375 Posted October 4, 2012 does any one have somewhat an accurate # of how many people went to Livingston on the 2nd? or up to what list # they have called to ( sent letters to?? ) ... automated system says i am on an outstanding certification Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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