FMLA FMLA Serious Health Condition Criteria 2

Question 1

An employee takes 3 days off with the flu but only sees a doctor once. Does this qualify as a serious health condition?

Accepted Answer

No, because 3 days of incapacity requires at least one treatment visit within 7 days AND a follow-up within 30 days or a continuing regimen

Answer

Three days of incapacity alone is not sufficient; there must also be a first treatment visit within 7 days AND either a second visit within 30 days or a continuing treatment regimen. One visit without follow-up is insufficient.

Question 2

An employee has chronic migraines requiring prescription medication and a physician visit twice per year. They miss one day per month due to attacks. Does this qualify for intermittent FMLA leave?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as a chronic serious health condition requiring periodic treatment at least twice per year

Answer

Chronic migraines requiring periodic physician visits at least twice per year are a classic example of a chronic serious health condition, entitling the employee to intermittent FMLA leave for each episode.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes a permanent or long-term serious health condition under FMLA?

Accepted Answer

A condition for which treatment may not be effective, such as Alzheimer's disease, under the continuing supervision of a health care provider

Answer

Permanent or long-term conditions such as Alzheimer's, ALS, and terminal cancer for which treatment may not be effective but that require continuing supervision by a health care provider qualify as serious health conditions.

Question 4

An employee is absent to receive chemotherapy treatments on an outpatient basis every two weeks. Which category of serious health condition applies?

Accepted Answer

Conditions requiring multiple treatments for restorative surgery or conditions that would result in incapacity without treatment

Answer

Chemotherapy administered to prevent a condition that would be permanently incapacitating without treatment falls under the multiple treatments category of serious health condition.

Question 5

Which family relationships are covered under federal FMLA for caring for a family member with a serious health condition?

Accepted Answer

Spouse, parent, and child only

Answer

Federal FMLA covers leave to care for a spouse, parent, or child. Siblings, grandparents, and in-laws are NOT covered under federal FMLA, though some state laws extend coverage.

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FMLA FMLA Serious Health Condition Criteria 2