DEA Wants Comments on Wellness Clearance Forms
Published Date: 11/24/2025
Notice
Summary
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) wants your feedback on a new form for their Voluntary Wellness Program aimed at healthcare providers. They’re asking for comments by December 24, 2025, to make sure the form is easy to use and not too time-consuming. This helps the DEA improve the program without costing extra money or hassle for those involved.
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Providers Must Complete 45‑Minute Wellness Form
If you are a licensed medical professional, you must complete DEA form DEA-315c before a DEA employee may participate in the Voluntary Wellness Program. The form is voluntary to submit, is estimated to take 45 minutes once per year, the agency estimates 100 respondents and a total annual burden of 75 hours, and public comments are due by December 24, 2025.
DEA Employees Need Medical Clearance to Join VWP
DEA employees who want to participate in the Voluntary Wellness Program must have a licensed medical professional complete DEA-315c to confirm medical clearance before participation. The collection would be conducted once per year and DOJ will seek OMB approval for the information collection for three (3) years; the public comment deadline is December 24, 2025.
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