I just got referred to a SAP evaluator last week after a positive test. My dispatcher told me I could be back in 6 weeks but I've heard it takes way longer. What's the realistic timeline from Step 1 all the way through to getting my RTD letter? I have a family to feed and need to know what I'm looking at.
I went through this exact situation. From my positive test to RTD letter was about 4 months total. Week 1: SAP evaluation. Weeks 2-5: Level II treatment program (24 hours, not just 8 — my SAP was strict). Week 6-8: waiting period. Week 9: follow-up evaluation. Week 10: RTD letter. Your timeline depends heavily on what treatment level your SAP recommends.