Follow the steps to successfully fill out the OH OPERS DR-APS.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the online editor.
2. In the first section titled Member’s Personal Information, enter your Social Security Number, OPERS ID, or your first and last names along with your middle initial. Provide your date of birth, gender, complete address, and contact numbers. Indicate your preferred telephone number and preferred time for contact. Don’t forget to include your email address for electronic communication.
3. Proceed to the Member’s Authorization and Acknowledgment section. Here, you will authorize licensed physicians or medical providers to share your medical information with OPERS and its administrators. Make sure to read the authorization terms carefully and provide your signature and the date of signing.
4. Next, the Attending Physician Information section must be completed by the member’s attending physician. The physician will enter their name, choose their designation (MD or DO), and provide their specialty along with contact details. It's also important to confirm their board certification status.
5. In the Patient Information section, your physician will need to fill in details such as the duration of treatment, the date of the last visit, and whether the patient is receiving Workers' Compensation benefits for the disabling condition.
6. The Physician Findings section is crucial; your attending physician will document member complaints, symptoms, current medications, and any diagnostic findings that support the diagnosis.
7. Further, your physician will share the historical and current treatment/care plans, note the member's medical improvement, and provide their prognosis regarding recovery from the disabling conditions.
8. The final section regarding Physician Determination must be accurately completed by the attending physician, assessing whether the member is permanently disabled from public employment. The physician will need to provide the primary disabling condition and associated ICD code among other details.
9. After all sections are completed, ensure the physician provides their signature, title, and date. Finally, save your changes. You can now print, download, or share the completed form as needed.

Start completing the OH OPERS DR-APS form online today to ensure timely processing of your application.