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Employer name, department, and form version to ensure reviewers use the current template and can track changes.
A clear, accurate form reduces legal risk, supports consistent accommodation decisions, and creates an auditable record for HR and medical review while aligning with e-signature law and privacy rules.
Typical users include HR professionals, occupational health clinicians, and designated managers who need documented medical guidance before making workplace decisions.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication Method | Email link | SMS code | KBA for higher assurance |
| Signature Order | Sequential signing for clinician then HR |
| Reminder Schedule | Auto-reminders at 3 and 7 days |
| Storage Location | Encrypted HR repository with access controls |
Choose platforms and settings that meet your authentication, integration, and privacy needs when sending this form.
Employer name, department, and form version to ensure reviewers use the current template and can track changes.
Full legal name, employee ID, job title, and contact details so records match payroll and HR systems.
Objective functional limitations and restrictions, avoiding overly detailed medical diagnoses unless necessary and authorized.
Specific accommodations, expected duration, and responsible parties for implementation and review dates.
Clinician, employee (where appropriate), and HR signatures with dates and role designations for accountability.
An immutable record of edits, signings, and access events to support compliance and dispute resolution.
Save final copies as PDF/A for long-term preservation and cross-platform fidelity.
Include only relevant medical releases or work notes; label attachments with date and provider name.
Include version number and change log so reviewers know which form supersedes prior copies.
Retain an access history showing who viewed or downloaded the file and when.
Give the employee a copy at completion or within a reasonable time.
Complete internal review and accommodation decision within a reasonable period after receipt.
Retain medical records for 6 years (45 CFR §164.530(j)).
Manage alongside I-9 retention rules if used for eligibility (8 CFR §274a.2).
Securely delete or archive per retention policy after the required period.
HR or clinician provides the form to employee or medical provider for completion.
Signed and dated form returned to HR or designated reviewer.
HR documents accommodation decision and begins implementation steps.
Store final record in secure repository for required retention period.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Criteria | Employee Mogensen MI Form | I-9 |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | document medical fitness | verify employment eligibility |
| Contains medical info | ||
| Requires notarization | usually no | |
| Retention guidance | hipaa/hr rules | i-9 retention rules |
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