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Anyone familiar with FMLA?

jlb1023jlb1023 member
in March 2014 Moms
I live in PA and my employer does offer FMLA for up to 12 weeks.  I reviewed the paperwork and it appears that my doctor determines how long I get FMLA for.  My HR person told me to have him document the full 12 weeks.  But I just found out today that he won't sign off on any more than 6 weeks for a vaginal delivery and 8 for CS.  Has anyone else encountered this or are most docs willing to sign off on 12 weeks?  This is an unpaid leave (which I understand) so I don't get why my doc cares - it's not like I'm asking him to sign off on getting short term disability for longer than necessary.  I thought part of the reason for FMLA was for the birth and care of a child.  Does anyone know of any way to get around this or if there is something else I should be saying to him?  TIA for any help you can provide.
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Re: Anyone familiar with FMLA?

  • theluckiest9theluckiest9 member
    Maybe your doc is thinking it's short term disability? I'd def ask for clarification as to why he'll only approve 6-8wks. Good luck!

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  • StephoutStephout member
    Yeah the Fmla duration shouldn't be determined by the doctor, just short term disability- 6 weeks is standard for a vaginal delivery.
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  • erind0213erind0213 member
    I am in PA (Philadelphia) My OB's office asks for the paperwork for your employer and the amount of time you want to take off and fills out the paperwork accordingly.

    I know for STD vaginal its 6 weeks, and 8 weeks c-section but I was still able to get the Dr. to sign off on 12 weeks with no issue. Maybe ask why?
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  • jlb1023jlb1023 member
    Thank you for your feedback ladies.  I don't get why he's being so difficult about this.  I'm an emotional mess in general right now and this isn't helping  - so I appreciate your responses and help.
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  • BuckeyeWife07BuckeyeWife07 member
    FMLA allows 12 weeks for birth and bonding - birth and bonding is different than other medial leaves and it's up to you. Your doctor will only do 6 weeks for delivery (8 CS) for disability pay or even salary continuation. Your HR department should understand that birth and bonding is your choice, not the doctors. 
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  • fish8412fish8412 member
    Your OB signs off 6 weeks for vaginal delivery or 8 weeks for c section.  Regardless of how you deliver, you can take up to 12 weeks off with your job protected by FMLA.  You make the decision on those 12 weeks, not your OB.
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  • clo1982clo1982 member
    I'm also in pa. I was told the dr signs off on the std portion even if std isn't available (ie, 6 weeks vaginal, 8 weeks c/s) then HR handles documenting the remaining 4-6 weeks based on company policy. So if it's that you use sick and vaca days after std then unpaid, they handle that, not the dr.
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  • Hb8983Hb8983 member
    My OB had no say so in the length of my FMLA, they just had to verify my pregnancy
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  • tokash516tokash516 member
    fish8412 said:

    Your OB signs off 6 weeks for vaginal delivery or 8 weeks for c section.  Regardless of how you deliver, you can take up to 12 weeks off with your job protected by FMLA.  You make the decision on those 12 weeks, not your OB.

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