Health and Medical record

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The new Annual Health and Medical Record required in 2010 has a potential problem. the word Annual. Around my district I am hearing rumblings about having the boys obtaining a physical every year. The old Class 1 and 2 required one every 36 months. What if we go back to that for everyone under the age of 20 rather than force the families with more than one scout in the family to get an annual physical. The cost for an annual for boys are not cheap and not all schools do them for free. Nothing on the form indicates anything other than an annual physical which will become costly for families. Something to think about before not after this is required.

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6/2/09
From: Richard Bourlon

Please get the FAQ's at http://www.scouting.org/HealthandSafety/Resources/MedicalFormFAQs.aspx

Q. How often will I need to renew/update my Annual Health and Medical Record?
A. This form will need to be updated annually, just as many schools or sporting leagues require an annual update. Many changes can happen throughout a year, including changes in disease processes, medication, address, and insurance.

Q. What is meant by “Annual” and “valid for 12 calendar months”?
A. If you complete your record on March 9, 2009, it will be valid through March 2010, but you must complete a new Annual Health and Medical Record by April 1, 2010. Please note that the 2010 National Scout Jamboree will have a specific window when the record must be submitted.

Q. I have several children in the program and a health care plan that does not provide cheap co-pays for physicals. What can be done to divert the increased cost of participation?
A. Many units, districts, and councils offer physical exams. Facilitating such an event could be a positive experience, as well as decreasing costs. Several county clinics offer physicals at a very low price in order to assist children across the nation maintain a well and healthy life.

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richard.bourlon 6 months ago

Please get the FAQ's.

http://www.scouting.org/HealthandSafety/Resources/MedicalFormFAQs.aspx

Q. How often will I need to renew/update my Annual Health and Medical Record?
A. This form will need to be updated annually, just as many schools or sporting leagues require an annual update. Many changes can happen throughout a year, including changes in disease processes, medication, address, and insurance.

Q. What is meant by “Annual” and “valid for 12 calendar months”?
A. If you complete your record on March 9, 2009, it will be valid through March 2010, but you must complete a new Annual Health and Medical Record by April 1, 2010. Please note that the 2010 National Scout Jamboree will have a specific window when the record must be submitted.

Q. I have several children in the program and a health care plan that does not provide cheap co-pays for physicals. What can be done to divert the increased cost of participation?
A. Many units, districts, and councils offer physical exams. Facilitating such an event could be a positive experience, as well as decreasing costs. Several county clinics offer physicals at a very low price in order to assist children across the nation maintain a well and healthy life.

John Garrett 6 months ago

Shouldn't kids be seen by their pediatrician annually anyway? I don't see how there's an added cost here...

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