FMLA Treatment Planning & Protocols 3

Question 1

Under FMLA, which type of provider is NOT generally authorized to certify a treatment protocol for a serious health condition?

Accepted Answer

Nutritionist providing dietary counseling without physician oversight

Answer

Nutritionists are not among the health care providers authorized to certify FMLA leave; the list includes doctors, NPs, PAs, dentists, psychologists, and certain others.

Question 2

An employee's treatment plan requires them to avoid all work activity during treatment weeks. The employer has a light-duty program available. What must the employer do?

Accepted Answer

Offer light duty but cannot require the employee to accept it in lieu of FMLA leave

Answer

Employers may offer but cannot require employees to accept light-duty work instead of taking FMLA leave; acceptance of light duty is voluntary.

Question 3

How far in advance must an employee provide notice when FMLA leave is needed for foreseeable medical treatment?

Accepted Answer

At least 30 days, or as soon as practicable if 30 days is not possible

Answer

For foreseeable FMLA leave, employees must provide at least 30 days advance notice, or as soon as practicable when 30 days is not possible.

Question 4

An employee's mental health provider certifies a treatment plan including medication management visits. The employer's insurance denies coverage for some visits. How does this affect FMLA eligibility?

Accepted Answer

FMLA eligibility is independent of insurance coverage decisions

Answer

FMLA entitlement is determined by law and is entirely independent of whether the employer's health insurance covers the specific treatment.

Question 5

An employee undergoing dialysis three times per week is on approved intermittent FMLA leave. After six months, the employer wants to recertify. What is the minimum interval before recertification can be required for a permanent condition?

Accepted Answer

Every 90 days

Answer

For long-term or permanent conditions, employers may not request recertification more often than every 30 days in connection with an absence, and generally no more frequently than every six months.

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FMLA Treatment Planning & Protocols 3