By what day must a new medical be turned in?

• A. 25th day of expiration month
• B. 15th day of expiration month
• C. Last day of expiration month
• D. First day of expiration month

Answer: (A)

The date is set so the renewal can be processed and reflected in the records before month-end. Medical certificates typically expire at the end of the expiration month, and turning in the new one by the 25th gives about five days for verification, entry into the system, and any necessary confirmations. This buffer helps avoid gaps in your qualification status. Submitting earlier is fine, but waiting until later increases the risk that the new medical won’t be recorded in time.