Job Corps Health Forms Stay Simple and Steady
Published Date: 4/1/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor wants to keep using the Job Corps Health Questionnaire to learn about applicants’ medical needs. They’re asking for your thoughts on this paperwork by June 1, 2026, aiming to keep things simple and clear without extra hassle. This helps make sure Job Corps can support students’ health while keeping paperwork light and easy.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Oral health questions and authorizations removed
If you apply to Job Corps, the health questionnaire no longer asks about oral health because Job Corps no longer offers oral health services. Authorizations related to oral health care have also been removed from the form.
Digital health form replaces paper
If you apply to Job Corps, your health questionnaire will be completed in a digital format instead of on paper. The change is described as reducing the average response time so filling out the form should take less time.
Clarifies available basic health services
The questionnaire language clarifies that Job Corps provides access to basic medical services, mental health services, and substance use prevention services. This informs applicants about the types of basic care Job Corps makes available.
Paperwork burden: 12 minutes per applicant
If you apply to Job Corps, you will be asked to complete the Job Corps Health Questionnaire once. The agency estimates 32,458 respondents, an average of 12 minutes per response, and a total annual burden of 6,492 hours, with no estimated annual monetary cost.
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