I've been through it. I'll tell you how it was for me, but remember, I'm in California!

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would like me to have a mental health examination by one of THEIR doctors.

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Get ready to see a whole slew of THEIR doctors. Also, be ready for them to tell you they don't think you have what you have. Don't worry about it! It's SOP.

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bring a "friend, relative, social worker, case manager" or someone familiar with my case.

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That's just in case you are retarded or don't understand the language. I never took anyone with me. More SOP and more BS.

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My T said he could probably do it if they would let him do it by phone,

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What you really need is for your T to write up a dx and prognosis. Make copies. Make sure they put it in their file, put one in the one you're going to build... from any and all mental health professionals as well as MDs!

Get your records from anyone you have seen in the last three years or since you started care for your Mental Illness!!

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Is there any way out of this requirement?

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Probably, but it wouldn't be to your advantage. Jump through all their hoops, Hun. It's a real pain, but it will be better for you in the end.

NO, you don't need to take your shrink with you, or your sister, or anyone else. Your T's report is more than enough!

Hang tight! You're in for a ride!