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FAA Medical Standards for Specific Conditions – Still Relevant for 2026

The FAA has adjusted medical certification policies to make the process more accessible for pilots managing certain health conditions.
Approved antidepressant medications: Required stability period has been reduced to three months (previously six), allowing eligible pilots to move through the FAA antidepressant protocol sooner.
Insulin-treated diabetes: Evaluation criteria have been modernized, including updated guidance for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) to better reflect current diabetes management technology.
These updates are intended to reduce unnecessary grounding time while maintaining FAA safety standards.
While announced in late 2025, these policies remain fully in effect and highly relevant for pilots applying for or renewing FAA medical certificates in 2026.

Did You Know?

Your FAA Pilot Certificate Information May Be Public?

Under the Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century and other federal laws,

the FAA is required to make airmen certificate information publicly available.

This means that certain details about your certification can be accessed in the FAA database.

✈️ While your certificate details cannot be withheld,

you do have the option to keep your address private.

✅ If you’re unsure whether your address is public or private, you can:

- Check your current settings in the FAA database.
- Update your preference to either include or remove your address.

🖥️ To update your privacy settings online, you’ll need to register with the FAA’s online services.
📬 Or, you can send a request by mail.

👉 Protect your privacy and make sure your information is displayed the way you want it!

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