Originally Posted by
TheHorta
Then, as a DM, it looks like I’ll get another “automatic” annual $2,000 MQD boost at the start of each new Medallion year. This would give me $12,000 in MQDs, effectively lowering the $28,000 DM MQD requirement to $16,000 — if I’m understanding all of this correctly.
$2000 MQD is a 2025 DM Choice Benefit option for DM status earned during 2024. For the 2024 DM Choice Benefit option, it is $1000 MQD. It's not "automatic" as you have to burn a Choice Benefit on it. If you already have more MQDs than you need, there is no reason to waste a selection on it.