Medical Appeals

Medical Appeals Procedures

• Permanent disabling injury or illness occurring after year-end ratings were achieved (with supporting documentation.) Must be submitted separately in writing.
• A $50 non-refundable appeal fee must accompany this form. Incomplete appeals or appeals not accompanied by the $50 fee will not be processed.
• Must be accompanied by an Attending Physician's Evaluation of the injury and all other substantiating information including the prognosis for recovery with a timeline. The   section association shall utilize a Medical Review Committee to evaluate all medical appeals; and, if the injury/illness is deemed permanently disabling, the appeal will be forwarded to the National Medical Appeal Committee for a final decision rendered in writing.
• To file a medical appeal, the player must submit:
     (1) a written request for reconsideration of his/her rating
     (2) the USTA League NTRP Medical Appeal form
     (3) the Attending Physician's Statement form
     (4) a $50 non-refundable appeal fee
     Send all items to USTA Florida - 1 Deuce Court, Suite 100, Daytona Beach, FL 32124   Attn: USTA Florida Medical Review Committee.
• E-mail Medical Appeal questions to: leagues@florida.usta.com

Medical Appeal Procedures - Q & A
Medical Appeal Form
Attending Physician's Statement Form

NOTE: NTRP Computer Ratings are good for 3 years (2 years for those aged 60 or older during the League year.) An individual must play at their published rating or higher.


Grievance Procedures