How Much Does a Drug and Alcohol Evaluation Cost?
We found no official price list for drug and alcohol evaluations, and prices vary by provider. For US DOT-regulated workers, federal rule 49 CFR 40.289 says who pays for a substance abuse professional (SAP) evaluation is left for employers and employees to decide. Ask the provider, your employer or insurer for a quote.
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For workers covered by US Department of Transportation drug and alcohol rules, 49 CFR 40.289 sets out who pays for a substance abuse professional (SAP) evaluation.
- An employer is not required to provide a SAP evaluation or any recommended education or treatment to an employee who violated a DOT rule.
- If the employer offers a return to safety-sensitive duty, it must first make sure the employee gets a SAP evaluation and follows its recommendations.
- Employers and employees decide who pays. Existing management-labor agreements and health care benefits may govern payment.
What we could not confirm
No federal page we opened gives a price. Fees differ by provider and state, and a court-ordered or employer-ordered evaluation may follow different rules than a DOT SAP evaluation. We will not quote a dollar figure without an official source.
How to find out your cost
- Ask your employer whether its written policy or union contract covers the fee.
- Check whether your health insurance or employee assistance program (EAP) covers it.
- Ask each provider for the fee in writing, including any follow-up sessions.
- If a court or agency ordered the evaluation, ask them for approved providers and rules on payment.
This is general information, not legal advice. Ask a lawyer about your own case.
People also ask
Who pays for a DOT SAP evaluation?
49 CFR 40.289 says employers and employees decide who pays. Union agreements and health benefits may also apply.
Does the employer have to provide a SAP evaluation?
Not required under 40.289(a), but if the employer offers a return to safety-sensitive duty, the employee must first complete a SAP evaluation.
Is there a set price for a drug and alcohol evaluation?
We found no official price. Fees vary by provider, so ask for a quote.
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