Scheduled to start March 1, 2025, the FAA will issue “denials” instead of “deferrals” for medical certificate applications that require additional information. The policy change is ostensibly intended to expedite the medical certification process by removing the up to 90 days applicants were given to submit additional medical records under the deferral process. Under the denial process, the applicant may request “reconsideration” within 30 days by submitting the required additional information.