Psychiatric Care Across Massachusetts. Telehealth and In-Person in Medway
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Greater Boston Psychiatric Services
RMV Psychiatric Evaluations (Form MAB118) completed by licensed psychiatric clinicians, by secure video or in person at our Medway office.
Completed by credential types Massachusetts accepts for Form MAB118
Available in as little as 48 hours when your deadline is close
$450 flat, or $525 combined with a substance abuse evaluation
Completed form submitted to RMV Medical Affairs
We coordinate dates and documents with your attorney
RMV Psychiatric Evaluations in Greater Boston
If RMV Medical Affairs has asked you to complete a Psychiatric Evaluation (Form MAB118), Greater Boston Psychiatric Services can complete it for adults throughout Greater Boston.
Most clients complete their evaluation by secure video from home. If you'd rather meet face to face, our office is at 165 Main Street, Suite 111A, Medway, MA 02053.
Towns We Serve in Greater Boston
Our RMV Psychiatric Evaluations are available to adults located anywhere in Greater Boston, the city of Boston and the communities around it, from Cambridge and Somerville out through the Route 128 and MetroWest suburbs, including Medway, home to our office.
That includes drivers in Boston, Somerville, Franklin and Framingham.
We also serve Cambridge, Newton, Brookline, Waltham, Watertown, Malden, Medford, Everett, Chelsea, Revere, Arlington, Natick, Needham, Wellesley, Norwood, Medway, Bellingham, Holliston, Millis and Walpole, and every other community in the region.
Courts and RMV Offices in Greater Boston
RMV Service Centers in Greater Boston include:
Boston (Haymarket) RMV Service Center
Chelsea RMV Service Center
Watertown RMV Service Center
Form MAB118 is reviewed centrally by RMV Medical Affairs, so your local service center is mainly relevant for license transactions after a decision is made.
What Is the RMV Psychiatric Evaluation (Form MAB118)?
RMV Medical Affairs requests a Psychiatric Evaluation (Form MAB118) when it has received a report, from a health care provider or law enforcement official, suggesting that a driver may have a psychiatric or medical condition affecting their ability to drive safely. It is a different requirement from the substance abuse evaluation with risk of recidivism: it is not tied to an OUI or DUI case, and it can be requested whenever Medical Affairs has a safety concern about a driver's mental health.
Massachusetts requires the form to be completed by a physician licensed in the state or a psychiatric nurse practitioner, which are the credential types on our clinical team.
How the Process Works
Check your notice. Read the request you received from RMV Medical Affairs and note any deadline it gives.
Complete the quick form. Include any deadline on your notice and your attorney's name if you have one.
Meet with your clinician. By secure video, or in person at our Medway office.
We submit the completed form to RMV Medical Affairs, consistent with the RMV's own process.
Turnaround: in as little as 48 hours when your deadline is close. Tell us your date and we'll prioritize accordingly.
What the Evaluation Assesses
The specific condition or concern named in the RMV's request
Current symptoms and how they may affect safe driving
Relevant treatment history and current treatment status
Current medications and how they affect alertness and judgment
A clinical judgment on fitness to operate a motor vehicle, per the form's requirements
How to Prepare
Have your RMV Medical Affairs letter and the MAB118 form on hand.
Gather any recent treatment records or a list of your current medications.
For a video appointment, find a private space with a stable internet connection and a device with a camera.
Answer openly. The evaluation is only as useful as the information it is based on.
Because our clinical team includes multiple board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists, we can often offer earlier appointments than a practice that depends on a single provider's schedule.
After Your Evaluation
We submit the completed form to RMV Medical Affairs, so you won't need to forward anything yourself. Medical Affairs then reviews it as part of its own determination about your driving privileges. Processing time on the RMV's end is outside our control, so schedule with enough runway before any deadline.
Pricing
RMV Psychiatric Evaluation (Form MAB118): $450
Psychiatric Evaluation + Substance Abuse Evaluation: $525
Expedited scheduling (add-on): +$225
Payment
This evaluation is self-pay only. RMV-required evaluations are a legal requirement rather than medical treatment, so we are not able to bill insurance, Medicare or Medicaid. Payment is collected at the time of your appointment. See our Good Faith Estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from the RMV substance abuse evaluation?
The substance abuse evaluation with risk of recidivism relates to OUI and DUI cases. Form MAB118 is requested by RMV Medical Affairs whenever it receives a report, not necessarily related to alcohol or drugs, suggesting a psychiatric or medical condition may affect your ability to drive safely.
Who is allowed to complete Form MAB118?
Massachusetts requires the form to be completed by a physician licensed in Massachusetts or a psychiatric nurse practitioner, both credential types on our clinical team.
Do I have to travel for this evaluation?
No. Adults anywhere in Greater Boston can complete the evaluation by secure video, or in person at our Medway office.
Is a video evaluation accepted?
Yes. The clinical content and the completed form are the same whether you attend by video or in person at our Medway office.
How soon can I get an appointment?
In as little as 48 hours when your deadline is close. Expedited scheduling is available for an additional $225.
Can I request a copy of the completed form?
Yes. You can request a copy for your records; the original is still submitted to RMV Medical Affairs as required.
What if RMV Medical Affairs has follow-up questions?
Medical Affairs may follow up with you directly or request more information. We're glad to complete a follow-up evaluation if one is requested.
Will you work with my attorney?
Yes. List your attorney on the intake form and we'll coordinate dates and documents.
Is this evaluation confidential?
Your evaluation follows standard clinical confidentiality practices, with the exception of the completed form we are required to submit to RMV Medical Affairs.
More RMV Evaluation Resources
See our statewide RMV Psychiatric Evaluations page for other regions, or our Greater Boston RMV substance abuse evaluations page if your case is OUI-related.
Crash Data for Greater Boston, 2021 to 2025
In MassDOT's 2021 to 2025 data, Greater Boston shows 164,152 crashes: 3,755 with suspected alcohol, 806 with suspected drug use, and 376 that were fatal. These figures add up MassDOT's records for 55 towns in the region.
Figures are from the MassDOT IMPACT Crash Data Portal, accessed October 2026. Treat the suspected alcohol and drug counts as a floor, since they depend on scene reports, and remember that a crash is not an OUI charge.
A Form MAB118 evaluation is usually prompted by a report that a driver may have a condition affecting safe driving. Our article, Recidivism, Mental Health and RMV Evaluations in Massachusetts, explains the RMV process and what the research says about depression. See also the conditions we treat.