Mental Health Medications HIMS AME Program

How do I set up the first appointment with my HIMS AME?

Contact our office at 605.339.1783 and tell the scheduler you will be sending materials for an airman HIMS AME appointment.

Prior to your first appointment, you must arrange for the following documentation to be sent to our office.  

• A copy of the letter from the FAA indicating you need to consult a HIMS AME – this can come from you.
• Copy of your FAA Airman Medical Record (to request, call 405.954.4821 or click here – this needs to be sent to our office directly by the FAA.

These need to arrive well in advance of your appointment so that they can be reviewed.  Once all documentation has arrived, your appointment will be scheduled.

What to expect at the first visit?

The first visit is typically a one hour session (later sessions will be 20-30 minutes).  

The airman will sign a comprehensive release form for other records and information that may be required for the HIMS process.

The HIMS AME will interview the airman at length regarding their medical, psychological, social, and family history, especially as it relates to the reason for entry into the HIMS Program.  This will include a brief writing assignment.

During this time, the HIMS AME will provide an overview of the HIMS Program and the Special Issuance Process.

The session will end with development of a plan of action and scheduling of the next HIMS AME appointment. Frequency of appointments will vary, and will be directed by the Authorization Letter after the Special Issuance is granted.

What does it cost?

The HIMS Program is both lengthy and costly.  It is not covered by health insurance.  

Components of the program that include fees are:

• Neuropsychological testing
• Psychiatric evaluation
• HIMS AME visits*

*Only the HIMS AME portion occurs at the Center for Family Medicine.  For the HIMS AME visits, payment must be made at time of the visit by CASH or CHECK.  We will tell you the amount that will be due when we schedule the visit. Follow-up visits are lower cost than the initial visit.