Greater Boston Psychiatric Services completes RMV Psychiatric Evaluations (Form MAB118) for adults anywhere in Massachusetts, entirely by telehealth. If RMV Medical Affairs has requested this evaluation — separate from a substance abuse evaluation — our licensed clinicians can complete it by video and submit it directly on your behalf.
What This Evaluation Covers
The Massachusetts RMV requires a Psychiatric Evaluation (Form MAB118) when its Medical Affairs unit has received a report — from a physician, family member, or law enforcement official — suggesting that a driver may have a psychiatric or medical condition affecting their ability to operate a vehicle safely. This is a different requirement from the RMV's substance abuse evaluation with risk of recidivism assessment: it isn't tied to an OUI/DUI case, and it can be requested at any point Medical Affairs has a safety concern about a driver's mental health.
How the Process Works
Confirm you've received a notice. RMV Medical Affairs sends the Psychiatric Evaluation Form (MAB118) directly, specifying that a completed evaluation is required.
Schedule your appointment. Complete our registration form online; appointments are available by telehealth to any adult located in Massachusetts.
Complete the evaluation by video. Massachusetts requires this form to be completed by a physician licensed in the state or a psychiatric nurse practitioner — the credential types on our clinical team.
We submit the completed form to RMV Medical Affairs. The completed form is mailed or faxed directly to the RMV's Driver Control Unit / Medical Affairs office, consistent with the RMV's own process.
Areas We Serve
We see patients by telehealth across every region of Massachusetts, including Greater Boston, Central Massachusetts, Pioneer Valley, South Shore, North Shore & Merrimack Valley, Southeastern Massachusetts & the SouthCoast, Cape Cod & the Islands, and The Berkshires. If your town isn't listed by name on our site, you're almost certainly still covered — telehealth means location within Massachusetts is what matters, not distance from any office.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from the RMV substance abuse evaluation?
The substance abuse evaluation with risk of recidivism assessment relates specifically to OUI/DUI cases. The Psychiatric Evaluation (Form MAB118) is requested by RMV Medical Affairs any time it has received 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.
How do I know if I need this evaluation instead of a substance abuse evaluation for Massachusetts?
Check the notice you received from the RMV — it will specify which form or evaluation is required. If you're not sure, you can contact RMV Medical Affairs directly, or reach out to us and we'll help confirm before scheduling.
What happens after the form is submitted?
We submit the completed Form MAB118 directly to RMV Medical Affairs by mail or fax. Medical Affairs then reviews it as part of its own determination about your driving privileges.