diff --git a/src/models.py b/src/models.py
index 3f56a35..97383d8 100644
--- a/src/models.py
+++ b/src/models.py
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 from pydantic import BaseModel, Field
-from typing import Optional, List
+from typing import Optional, List, Any
 from datetime import date
 
 class Applicant(BaseModel):
@@ -44,12 +44,12 @@ class PHQ(BaseModel):
     treatment: bool
     invalid: bool
     pregnancy: bool
-    effectiveDate: date
     disclaimer: bool
     signature: str
     medications: List[Medication]
     issues: List[Issue]
     conditions: List[Condition]
+    effectiveDate: Any = None
 
 class Address(BaseModel):
     address1: Optional[str] = Field("", description="Address line 1")