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55 Section 5. The Aeromedical Provider will decide if the employee does or does not meet the standards. A. If the Aeromedical Provider believes that further medical evaluation or reports by selected physicians or other medical specialists are necessary to determine if the employee meet s the standards, such evaluations or reports will be authorized and, if there is any cost involved, paid by the Agency. B. If an employee does not meet the retention standards, the employee may submit further medical evaluations or reports to the Aeromedical Provider in order to obtain initial or special consideration. All transportation and expenses will be borne by the employee. C. If an employee does not meet the standard, either temporarily or permanently, the medical examiner will outline for the employee, in writing, which of the medical standards have not been met. Upon the employee's request, the Aeromedical Provider shall normally suggest in writing what further medical evaluation or reports must be submitted by the employee to obtain initial or continu ing special consideration. D. In cases where the Aeromedical Provider authorizes additional evaluations, employees may submit names of physicians or medical specialists to be considered to conduct the evaluation under this Section. Reimbursement shall not be made unless the services are authorized by the Aeromedical Provider. E. The Aeromedical Provider shall consider all available medical information before issuing a permanent disqualification. Section 6. All correspondence between the Aeromedical Provider's Office and the employee is confidential and will be treated in a confidential manner. Any documentation and personal information related to the medical condition of BUEs shall be treated in a way to protect confidentiality and privacy in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a). Section 7. BUEs found to be medically disqualified to perform ATC duties shall follow the procedures outlined in AR 40 - 501, Chapter 6 for reevaluation and waiver submission. BUEs who are found to be medically disqualified to perform ATC d uties will be provide with a Aeromedical Policy Letter(s) detailing the reasons for the disqualification(s) which will include the process for submitting a waiver. Waiver requests for those conditions not meeting current

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