Return to Duty Program

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How to Get Started with the Return-to-Duty Program

FIRST: Read and Download a copy of the My SAP Packet 

The My SAP Packet outlines the steps in the Return-to-Duty Process for your specific agency. 

Return to Duty Process (FMCSA Regulated Employees)

Payment Assistance Options Available

  1. Log in to your FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Account:
    1. If you don’t have an account, create one at https://secure.login.gov/
    2. Click on “View RTD Process Details.”
    3. In the search bar, type “AACS Counseling” to locate us.
    4. Pick one of our Substance Abuse Professionals (SAP) from the following options:
      1. Jacques Khorozian
      2. Solomon Stretch
      3. Melvyne Chadwick-Uhlrich
    5. Hit “Send Request,” and we will approve your request.

Note: If your violation is not visible in the clearinghouse yet, you can still start the return to duty process. We will backdate your progress once the violation has been reported.

  1. Initial SAP Evaluation:
    1. This is your first meeting with your SAP. They will discuss your violation with you.
    2. Visit our Payment Center to make a payment for your Initial SAP Evaluation.
    3. One of our customer service specialists will call to schedule your appointment.
  2. Recommendation and NON-DOT Testing:
    1. After your Initial SAP Evaluation, your SAP will recommend education or treatment.
    2. You will receive a list of approved education or treatment providers. Choose one and start on your recommendation.
    3. After completing your recommendation, you will take a non-DOT Alcohol and Drug Test.

Costs to Keep in Mind: The cost of your education or treatment program is separate from the cost of your Initial and Follow-Up evaluations. We will work with you to find the most affordable provider!

  1. Follow-Up SAP Evaluation:
    1. This is your second meeting with our SAP to review your progress.
    2. Once your SAP says you are eligible to return to duty, they will update Step 4 in your Clearinghouse.
    3. Once updated, you may take a DOT Return To Duty Test with your current or new employer.
    4. We will send your SAP reports and follow-up testing plan to your employer.
  2. RTD Test with Negative Results:
    1. Your current or new employer will schedule your DOT Return To Duty Test.
    2. Your employer must report the negative result to your Clearinghouse under Step 5.
    3. With a negative result, you are officially cleared to RETURN TO DUTY!
  3. Follow-Up Testing Plan:
    1. Your employer is responsible for ensuring you complete the Follow-Up Testing Plan, including all required follow-up tests.
    2. If you change jobs, your previous employer must transfer the SAP reports and the follow-up testing plan to your new employer upon your request.

SAP Evaluation Fees and Payment Assistance Options

*** Lowest Cost SAP Program ***

CLICK HERE FOR ALL PAYMENT OPTIONS

Option 1: One Full Payment of $400

Pay $400 upfront to cover your Initial SAP Evaluation and Follow-Up SAP Evaluation.

CLICK HERE to make a $400 Payment

Option 2: Two In-House Payments of $225

Pay $225 today to schedule your Initial SAP Evaluation. Then, make another payment of $225 to schedule your Follow-Up SAP Evaluation.

CLICK HERE to make a $225 Payment

Option 3: Three In-House Payments of $160 each

Pay $160 today to schedule your Initial SAP Evaluation. Then, make two more payments of $160 to schedule your Follow-Up SAP Evaluation.

CLICK HERE to make a $160 Payment

Option 4: Four Interest-Free Payments of $113 each through AfterPay

Apply through AfterPay for approval on a payment plan with four interest-free payments of $113 each. Once approved, pay $113 as the first installment. AfterPay will send us the FULL amount to cover your Initial and Follow-Up SAP Evaluations ($420). You will not have any financial obligations to AACS Counseling but will be on a payment plan with AfterPay.

CLICK HERE to get approved for AfterPay’s Payment Plan

Option 5: Four Interest-Free Payments of $113 each through PayPal

Apply through PayPal for approval on a payment plan with four interest-free payments of $113 each. Once approved, pay $113 as the first installment. PayPal will send us the FULL amount to cover your Initial and Follow-Up SAP Evaluations ($420). You will not have any financial obligations to AACS Counseling but will be on a payment plan with PayPal.

CLICK HERE to get approved for PayPal’s Payment Plan

Option 6: PayPal Credit

Apply for PayPal Credit to secure your credit line. Use this credit line to cover the costs of your Initial and Follow-Up SAP Evaluations.

CLICK HERE to get approved for a PayPal Credit Line

Return to Duty Process (FMCSA Regulated Employees)

Payment Assistance Options Available 

  1. Log in to your FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Account:
    1. If you don’t have an account, create one at https://secure.login.gov/
    2. Click on “View RTD Process Details.”
    3. In the search bar, type “AACS Counseling” to locate us.
    4. Pick one of our Substance Abuse Professionals (SAP) from the following options:
      1. Jacques Khorozian
      2. Solomon Stretch
      3. Melvyne Chadwick-Uhlrich
    5. Hit “Send Request,” and we will approve your request.

Note: If your violation is not visible in the clearinghouse yet, you can still start the return to duty process. We will backdate your progress once the violation has been reported.

  1. Initial SAP Evaluation:
    1. This is your first meeting with your SAP. They will discuss your violation with you.
    2. Visit our Payment Center to make a payment for your Initial SAP Evaluation.
    3. One of our customer service specialists will call to schedule your appointment.
  2. Recommendation and NON-DOT Testing:
    1. After your Initial SAP Evaluation, your SAP will recommend education or treatment.
    2. You will receive a list of approved education or treatment providers. Choose one and start on your recommendation.
    3. After completing your recommendation, you will take a non-DOT Alcohol and Drug Test.

Costs to Keep in Mind: The cost of your education or treatment program is separate from the cost of your Initial and Follow-Up evaluations. We will work with you to find the most affordable provider!

  1. Follow-Up SAP Evaluation:
    1. This is your second meeting with our SAP to review your progress.
    2. Once your SAP says you are eligible to return to duty, they will update Step 4 in your Clearinghouse.
    3. Once updated, you may take a DOT Return To Duty Test with your current or new employer.
    4. We will send your SAP reports and follow-up testing plan to your employer.
  2. RTD Test with Negative Results:
    1. Your current or new employer will schedule your DOT Return To Duty Test.
    2. Your employer must report the negative result to your Clearinghouse under Step 5.
    3. With a negative result, you are officially cleared to RETURN TO DUTY!
  3. Follow-Up Testing Plan:
    1. Your employer is responsible for ensuring you complete the Follow-Up Testing Plan, including all required follow-up tests.
    2. If you change jobs, your previous employer must transfer the SAP reports and the follow-up testing plan to your new employer upon your request.

SAP Evaluation Fees and Payment Assistance Options

*** Lowest Cost SAP Program ***

CLICK HERE FOR ALL PAYMENT OPTIONS

Option 1: One Full Payment of $400

Pay $400 upfront to cover your Initial SAP Evaluation and Follow-Up SAP Evaluation.

CLICK HERE to make a $400 Payment

Option 2: Two In-House Payments of $225

Pay $225 today to schedule your Initial SAP Evaluation. Then, make another payment of $225 to schedule your Follow-Up SAP Evaluation.

CLICK HERE to make a $225 Payment

Option 3: Three In-House Payments of $160 each

Pay $160 today to schedule your Initial SAP Evaluation. Then, make two more payments of $160 to schedule your Follow-Up SAP Evaluation.

CLICK HERE to make a $160 Payment

Option 4: Four Interest-Free Payments of $113 each through AfterPay

Apply through AfterPay for approval on a payment plan with four interest-free payments of $113 each. Once approved, pay $113 as the first installment. AfterPay will send us the FULL amount to cover your Initial and Follow-Up SAP Evaluations ($420). You will not have any financial obligations to AACS Counseling but will be on a payment plan with AfterPay.

CLICK HERE to get approved for AfterPay’s Payment Plan

Option 5: Four Interest-Free Payments of $113 each through PayPal

Apply through PayPal for approval on a payment plan with four interest-free payments of $113 each. Once approved, pay $113 as the first installment. PayPal will send us the FULL amount to cover your Initial and Follow-Up SAP Evaluations ($420). You will not have any financial obligations to AACS Counseling but will be on a payment plan with PayPal.

CLICK HERE to get approved for PayPal’s Payment Plan

Option 6: PayPal Credit

Apply for PayPal Credit to secure your credit line. Use this credit line to cover the costs of your Initial and Follow-Up SAP Evaluations.

CLICK HERE to get approved for a PayPal Credit Line

Return to Duty Process (FRA, USCG, PHMSA, and FTA Regulated Employees)

Payment Assistance Options Available 

  1. Initial SAP Evaluation:
    1. This is your first meeting with your SAP. They will discuss your violation with you.
    2. Visit our Payment Center to make a payment for your Initial SAP Evaluation.

Payment Center (Payment Assistance Options Available) – CLICK HERE

  1. One of our customer service specialists will call to schedule your appointment.
  2. Recommendation and NON-DOT Testing:
    1. After your Initial SAP Evaluation, your SAP will recommend education or treatment.
    2. You will receive a list of approved education or treatment providers. Choose one and start on your recommendation.
    3. After completing your recommendation, you will take a non-DOT Alcohol and Drug Test.

Costs to Keep in Mind: The cost of your education or treatment program is separate from the cost of your Initial and Follow-Up evaluations. We will work with you to find the most affordable provider!

  1. Follow-Up SAP Evaluation:
    1. This is your second meeting with our SAP to review your progress.
    2. Once your SAP says you are eligible to return to duty, you may take a DOT Return To Duty Test with your current or new employer.
    3. We will send your SAP reports and follow-up testing plan to your employer.
  2. RTD Test with Negative Results:
    1. Your current or new employer will schedule your DOT Return To Duty Test.
    2. Your employer must receive your negative results.
    3. With a negative result, you are officially cleared to RETURN TO DUTY!
  3. Follow-Up Testing Plan:
    1. Your employer is responsible for ensuring you complete the Follow-Up Testing Plan, including all required follow-up tests.
    2. If you change jobs, your previous employer must transfer the SAP reports and the follow-up testing plan to your new employer upon your request.

SAP Evaluation Fees and Payment Assistance Options

*** Lowest Cost SAP Program ***

CLICK HERE FOR ALL PAYMENT OPTIONS

Option 1: One Full Payment of $400

Pay $400 upfront to cover your Initial SAP Evaluation and Follow-Up SAP Evaluation.

CLICK HERE to make a $400 Payment

Option 2: Two In-House Payments of $225

Pay $225 today to schedule your Initial SAP Evaluation. Then, make another payment of $225 to schedule your Follow-Up SAP Evaluation.

CLICK HERE to make a $225 Payment

Option 3: Three In-House Payments of $160 each

Pay $160 today to schedule your Initial SAP Evaluation. Then, make two more payments of $160 to schedule your Follow-Up SAP Evaluation.

CLICK HERE to make a $160 Payment

Option 4: Four Interest-Free Payments of $113 each through AfterPay

Apply through AfterPay for approval on a payment plan with four interest-free payments of $113 each. Once approved, pay $113 as the first installment. AfterPay will send us the FULL amount to cover your Initial and Follow-Up SAP Evaluations ($420). You will not have any financial obligations to AACS Counseling but will be on a payment plan with AfterPay.

CLICK HERE to get approved for AfterPay’s Payment Plan

Option 5: Four Interest-Free Payments of $113 each through PayPal

Apply through PayPal for approval on a payment plan with four interest-free payments of $113 each. Once approved, pay $113 as the first installment. PayPal will send us the FULL amount to cover your Initial and Follow-Up SAP Evaluations ($420). You will not have any financial obligations to AACS Counseling but will be on a payment plan with PayPal.

CLICK HERE to get approved for PayPal’s Payment Plan

Option 6: PayPal Credit

Apply for PayPal Credit to secure your credit line. Use this credit line to cover the costs of your Initial and Follow-Up SAP Evaluations.

CLICK HERE to get approved for a PayPal Credit Line

Return to Duty Process (FAA Regulated Employees)

Payment Assistance Options Available
  1. Initial SAP Evaluation:
    1. This is your first meeting with your SAP. They will discuss your violation with you.
    2. Visit our Payment Center to make a payment for your Initial SAP Evaluation.

Payment Center (Payment Assistance Options Available) – CLICK HERE

  1. One of our customer service specialists will call to schedule your appointment.
  2. Recommendation and NON-DOT Testing:
    1. After your Initial SAP Evaluation, your SAP will recommend education or treatment.
    2. You will receive a list of approved education or treatment providers. Choose one and start on your recommendation.
    3. After completing your recommendation, you will take a non-DOT Alcohol and Drug Test.

Costs to Keep in Mind: The cost of your education or treatment program is separate from the cost of your Initial and Follow-Up evaluations. We will work with you to find the most affordable provider!

  1. Follow-Up SAP Evaluation:
    1. This is your second meeting with our SAP to review your progress.
    2. Once your SAP says you are eligible to return to duty, you may take a DOT Return To Duty Test with your current or new employer.
    3. We will send your SAP reports and follow-up testing plan to your employer.
  2. RTD Test with Negative Results:
    1. Your current or new employer will schedule your DOT Return To Duty Test.
    2. Your employer must receive your negative results.
    3. With a negative result, you are officially cleared to RETURN TO DUTY!
  3. Follow-Up Testing Plan:
    1. Your employer is responsible for ensuring you complete the Follow-Up Testing Plan, including all required follow-up tests.
    2. If you change jobs, your previous employer must transfer the SAP reports and the follow-up testing plan to your new employer upon your request.

SAP Evaluation Fees and Payment Assistance Options

*** Lowest Cost SAP Program *** CLICK HERE FOR ALL PAYMENT OPTIONS

Option 1: One Full Payment of $850

Pay $850 upfront to cover your Initial SAP Evaluation and Follow-Up SAP Evaluation. CLICK HERE to make a $850 Payment

Option 2: Two In-House Payments of $425

Pay $425 today to schedule your Initial SAP Evaluation. Then, make another payment of $425 to schedule your Follow-Up SAP Evaluation. CLICK HERE to make a $425 Payment

Option 3: Four Interest-Free Payments of $229 each through AfterPay

Apply through AfterPay for approval on a payment plan with four interest-free payments of $229 each. Once approved, pay $229 as the first installment. AfterPay will send us the FULL amount to cover your Initial and Follow-Up SAP Evaluations ($850). You will not have any financial obligations to AACS Counseling but will be on a payment plan with AfterPay. CLICK HERE to get approved for AfterPay’s Payment Plan

Option 4: Four Interest-Free Payments of $229 each through PayPal

Apply through PayPal for approval on a payment plan with four interest-free payments of $229 each. Once approved, pay $229 as the first installment. PayPal will send us the FULL amount to cover your Initial and Follow-Up SAP Evaluations ($850). You will not have any financial obligations to AACS Counseling but will be on a payment plan with PayPal. CLICK HERE to get approved for PayPal’s Payment Plan

Option 5: PayPal Credit

Apply for PayPal Credit to secure your credit line. Use this credit line to cover the costs of your Initial and Follow-Up SAP Evaluations. CLICK HERE to get approved for a PayPal Credit Line

THEN: Visit our payment center (Financial Payment Assistance Options Available)

The Payment Center allows you to pay for your initial SAP Evaluation

SAP Evaluation Fees and Payment Assistance Options DOT – FAA Return-to-Duty Process

Important Note

These payments cover only the Initial and Follow-Up SAP Evaluations. Treatment or Education Recommendation costs are separate and paid directly to the provider.

Option 1: Pay in Full – $850

  1. Pay $850 to cover your Initial SAP Evaluation and Follow-Up SAP Evaluation

CHECKOUT – $850

Option 2: Split Payment – 2 Payments of $425

  1. $425 DUE TODAY to schedule your Initial SAP Evaluation
  2. $425 DUE LATER to schedule your Follow-Up SAP Evaluation

CHECKOUT – $425

Option 3: AfterPay – 4 Payments of $212.50

  1. Use AfterPay for 4 interest-free payments
  2. Apply through AACS Counseling
  3. Pay only $212.50 upfront
  4. AfterPay will send us $850 to cover your Initial and Follow-Up SAP Evaluations
  5. It’s your responsibility to make the last three payments to AfterPay over time

CHECKOUT – $212.50 Upon Approval

Option 4: PayPal Pay Later – 4 Payments of $212.50

  1. Use PayLater for 4 interest-free payments
  2. Apply through AACS Counseling
  3. Pay only $212.50 upfront
  4. PayPal will send us $850 to cover your Initial and Follow-Up SAP Evaluations
  5. It’s your responsibility to make the last three payments to PayPal over time

CHECKOUT – $212.50 Upon Approval

Option 5: PayPal Credit

  1. Apply for Your Personal Credit Line
  2. Reusable credit line to get No Interest if paid in full in 6 months on purchases of $99+

Apply Now

SAP Evaluation Fees and Payment Assistance Options DOT – FAA Return-to-Duty Process

Important Note

These payments cover only the Initial and Follow-Up SAP Evaluations. Treatment or Education Recommendation costs are separate and paid directly to the provider.

Option 1: Pay in Full – $850

  1. Pay $850 to cover your Initial SAP Evaluation and Follow-Up SAP Evaluation

CHECKOUT – $850

Option 2: Split Payment – 2 Payments of $425

  1. $425 DUE TODAY to schedule your Initial SAP Evaluation
  2. $425 DUE LATER to schedule your Follow-Up SAP Evaluation

CHECKOUT – $425

Option 3: AfterPay – 4 Payments of $212.50

  1. Use AfterPay for 4 interest-free payments
  2. Apply through AACS Counseling
  3. Pay only $212.50 upfront
  4. AfterPay will send us $850 to cover your Initial and Follow-Up SAP Evaluations
  5. It’s your responsibility to make the last three payments to AfterPay over time

CHECKOUT – $212.50 Upon Approval

Option 4: PayPal Pay Later – 4 Payments of $212.50

  1. Use PayLater for 4 interest-free payments
  2. Apply through AACS Counseling
  3. Pay only $212.50 upfront
  4. PayPal will send us $850 to cover your Initial and Follow-Up SAP Evaluations
  5. It’s your responsibility to make the last three payments to PayPal over time

CHECKOUT – $212.50 Upon Approval

Option 5: PayPal Credit

  1. Apply for Your Personal Credit Line
  2. Reusable credit line to get No Interest if paid in full in 6 months on purchases of $99+

Apply Now

SAP Evaluation Fees and Payment Assistance Options DOT – FMCSA, FTA, FRA, PHMSA, and USCG Return-to-Duty Process

Important Note

These payments cover only the Initial and Follow-Up SAP Evaluations. Treatment or Education Recommendation costs are separate and paid directly to the provider. A debit/credit card processing fee will be added to the prices shown below.

Option 1: One Full Payment $400

  1. Pay $400 upfront to cover your Initial SAP Evaluation and Follow-Up SAP Evaluation.

CHECKOUT – $400

Option 2: Two In-House Payments of $225

  1. Pay $225 today to schedule your Initial SAP Evaluation.
  2. Make one more payment of $225 to schedule your Follow-Up SAP Evaluation.

CHECKOUT – $225

Option 3: Three In-House Payments of $160 Each

  1. Pay $160 today to schedule your Initial SAP Evaluation.
  2. Make two more payments of $160 to schedule your Follow-Up SAP Evaluation.

CHECKOUT – $160

Option 4: Four Interest-Free Payments of $113 Each Through AfterPay

  1. Apply through AfterPay for approval on a payment plan with four interest-free payments of $113 each.
  2. Once approved, pay $113 as the first installment.
  3. AfterPay will send us the FULL amount to cover your Initial and Follow-Up SAP Evaluations ($420).

CHECKOUT – $113 Upon Approval

Option 5: Four Interest-Free Payments of $113 Each Through PayPal

  1. Apply through PayPal for approval on a payment plan with four interest-free payments of $113 each.
  2. Once approved, pay $113 as the first installment.
  3. PayPal will send us the FULL amount to cover your Initial and Follow-Up SAP Evaluations ($420).

CHECKOUT – $113 Upon Approval

Option 6: PayPal Credit

  1. Apply for PayPal Credit to secure your personal credit line.
  2. Use this credit line to cover the costs of your Initial and Follow-Up SAP Evaluations.

Apply Now

For more information on the SAP Evaluations, contact AACS Counseling at 800-683-7745 or email us at info@aacscounseling.com. You can also fill out the contact form below, and we will promptly contact you. Our dedicated customer service specialists are ready to guide you through the necessary steps and provide support throughout the process.

Thank you for choosing AACS Counseling!

The Return-to-Duty (RTD) Program is an essential component of the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) regulations aimed at ensuring safety in DOT-regulated industries. This program is designed for employees who have violated DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations and seek to resume their safety-sensitive duties.

Key Steps in the Return-to-Duty Process

The Return-to-Duty (RTD) Program is an essential component of the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) regulations aimed at ensuring safety in DOT-regulated industries. This program is designed for employees who have violated DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations and seek to resume their safety-sensitive duties.

Key Steps in the Return-to-Duty Process

1. Evaluation by a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP):

The first step involves an evaluation by a certified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). The SAP assesses the nature of the substance use and determines the necessary steps for treatment or education. This evaluation can be conducted in-person or remotely using secure, real-time audio-visual technology.

2. Compliance with Treatment Recommendations:

Based on the SAP’s assessment, the employee must complete the recommended education or treatment program. The SAP then conducts a follow-up evaluation to confirm that the employee has adhered to the treatment plan and is eligible for Return-to-Duty testing​.

3. Return-to-Duty Testing:

Before resuming safety-sensitive duties, the employee must undergo a Return-to-Duty drug and alcohol test. This test is conducted under direct observation to ensure the integrity of the testing process. Direct observation involves a same-gender observer who ensures that no cheating devices are used and watches the employee provide the urine sample​.

4. Follow-Up Testing Plan:

After returning to duty, the employee is subject to a follow-up testing plan outlined by the SAP. This plan includes unannounced tests over a specified period to ensure continued compliance and abstinence from substance use​.

5. Employer Responsibilities:

Employers are not required to pay for SAP evaluations or treatment services. Still, they must ensure that an employee who has violated drug and alcohol regulations receives an SAP evaluation, complies with the recommended treatment, and passes a Return-to-Duty drug and alcohol test before returning to safety-sensitive duties. This requirement is crucial for maintaining workplace safety and regulatory compliance​. 

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