Medical Examination Rating Classes
- Class A: Physically fit for employment without restrictions.
- Class B: Physically fit but has minor ailments or conditions curable within a short time; these do not adversely affect work efficiency.
- Class C: Presence of abnormal medical findings generally rendering the individual unacceptable for employment.
- Class D: Person declared unemployable due to health status.
- Pending: Cases requiring further evaluation due to equivocal findings; final classification to be determined after reassessment.
Implementation and Compliance
- The rating system became effective immediately upon issuance (November 29, 1990).
- All accredited medical clinics and hospitals must adhere to this system when evaluating overseas contract workers and seafarers.
- The rating guides decisions on the fitness for employment of these individuals.
Administrative Authority
- Issued and approved by the Director of the Bureau of Labor Relations, DOH.
- Endorsed by the Undersecretary of Health for Standards and Regulation.
Documentation and Access
- Detailed descriptions of each rating class are available in the annex of the circular.
- The full text of the circular is accessible at the Office of the National Administrative Register (ONAR), U.P. Law Center, Diliman, Quezon City.
Legal Effect
- Establishes mandatory procedures for medical evaluation accreditation and rating for overseas contract workers and seafarers.
- Aims to ensure consistent and objective medical fitness assessments for employment abroad.
- Provides a clear classification to guide employment decisions based on medical fitness.