Fmla Medical Certification Form

What is Fmla medical certification form?

The FMLA medical certification form is a document that verifies an individual's need for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). It is used to support an employee's request for time off due to a serious health condition affecting themselves or a family member.

What are the types of Fmla medical certification form?

There are two main types of FMLA medical certification forms: one for the employee's own serious health condition and another for the serious health condition of a family member. These forms require detailed information about the medical condition, treatment plan, and expected duration of the leave.

Employee's own serious health condition form
Family member's serious health condition form

How to complete Fmla medical certification form

Completing the FMLA medical certification form is straightforward, but it's essential to provide accurate and detailed information. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you fill out the form successfully:

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Download the FMLA medical certification form from your employer or the Department of Labor website
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Fill in your personal information and the details of the medical condition
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Have your healthcare provider complete the relevant sections, including the diagnosis, treatment plan, and expected duration of the leave
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Submit the completed form to your employer within the specified timeframe
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Keep a copy of the form for your records

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Questions & answers

The Program applies to all employers with at least one employee in Maryland and is funded by contributions from employers and employees. Eligible employees may receive up to 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave per benefit year for any single reason under the Program.
In April 2022, Maryland enacted the Time to Care Act which provides an eligible employee with up to 12 weeks of paid leave for baby bonding, to care for a family member, for one's own serious health condition, or a qualifying military exigency.
Maryland became the eleventh state1 (in addition to the District of Columbia) to adopt a statewide family and medical leave program (the “Program”). The Maryland General Assembly recently concluded its 2023 session and passed modifications to the Program. The governor approved the modifications on May 3, 2023.
Contribution rates: The contribution rate not exceeding 1.2% of an employee's wages will be set by the Maryland Secretary of Labor on or before October 1, 2023.
To apply: Notify your employer when you need leave. Your employer will let you know whether you are eligible for FMLA leave within five (5) business days of your notice. If you are eligible, your employer will provide you with your FMLA rights and responsibilities and any request for medical certification.
Applying for FMLA The employee's health care provider must complete a certification form that validates the employee's serious health condition or that of an immediate family member. The employee must provide this certification to the employer within 15 calendar days of receiving it.