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Online FMLA Certification
Your Trusted Solution for Online FMLA Certification
At My Dr’s Note, we recognize the challenge of having your FMLA certification completed by a medical provider. If you are among the estimated 100 million Americans without a primary care physician the challenge can seem overwhelming. This is why we have launched our online FMLA certification service to make this process easier for you as the patient. Expect the same excellent and compassionate service you have come to expect with MY DR’S NOTE, but don’t take our word for it. Check out what our previous patients have said in our review sections.
WHAT IS FMLA?
FMLA stands for the Family and Medical Leave Act. It is a federal law in the United States that provides eligible employees with job-protected leave for certain family and medical reasons. Here are some key points about FMLA:
1. Purpose: FMLA allows employees to take unpaid leave for specific reasons related to family and medical needs without the risk of losing their job or health insurance coverage.
2. Eligibility: To be eligible, employees must work for a covered employer (typically private-sector employers with 50 or more employees, and public agencies regardless of size) and have worked for the employer for at least 12 months (not necessarily consecutive), and have worked a minimum number of hours during the previous 12 months.
3. Reasons for Leave: FMLA can be used for:
– Birth and care of a newborn child.
– Adoption or foster care placement of a child.
– Care for a spouse, child, or parent with a serious health condition.
– A serious health condition that makes the employee unable to perform their job.
4. Duration: Eligible employees can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in a 12-month period for qualifying reasons. In certain circumstances, such as military caregiver leave, it can be extended to 26 weeks.
5. Job Protection: During FMLA leave, the employer must maintain the employee’s group health insurance coverage under the same terms as if the employee had continued to work. After FMLA leave, the employee generally has the right to return to the same job or an equivalent one.
FMLA is designed to balance the demands of the workplace with the needs of families, promoting stability and economic security for employees while accommodating legitimate employer interests.
Tips for success:
Let your employer know as soon as possible that you will need to take FMLA protected leave.
In cases where you are requesting a FMLA leave, your employer may opt to approve your FMLA request at the time you ask OR they may require you to turn in a healthcare provider certification. If the latter case applies, the employer has 5 business days to communicate to you in writing for you to get the FMLA certification by a health care provider. Beyond the 5 days from the time you requested FMLA leave, your employer cannot require FMLA certification from a health care provider. They are then obligated to grant you the FMLA leave as long as you meet eligibility criteria.
If you receive notice from your employer to get a healthcare provider certification within 5 days of your initial request, you are given 15 days to have the certification completed. If you are having difficulty with the completion and you have been in communication with your employer, you may be given an additional 7 days, but this is not guaranteed.
On occasion, your employer may request a recertification. This is to show continued evidence that your serious health condition requires ongoing work absences. The recertification cannot be requested more than every 30 days.
The employer can approve or deny your FMLA certification. If denied, it will be for one of two reasons:
- You have already exhausted your 12 week entitlement for FMLA Leave
- More information is required to make a determination.
Please remember, to even be eligible for FMLA, both you and your employer need to meet all criteria as stated above
How does this FMLA service work?
1. Determine Your Eligibility: Both yourself and your employer must meet criteria for eligibility of an FMLA certification. You may learn more details at the Department of Labor FMLA website. You can also click on the link below to get started with a free screening questionnaire to see if you qualify for our FMLA certification service.
2. Complete the Request Form: If eligible, you will be able to create an account with our parent company, HealthSource Medical Associates, to access the FMLA certification request form from a secure portal. You will need to supply medical records pertaining to your medical condition and prescription history. Medical records may include recent discharge or after visit summaries, as well as prescription history.
3. Book a Video Visit: A video visit will be required for you to receive your FMLA certification. You will be able to book a video appointment with one of our HealthSource Medical Associates physicians when completing the form. Available slots for video visits are currently available every day of the week except Thursdays and Saturdays. You will be charged an initial fee of $50.00 to lock in the video appointment with the physician to complete the FMLA Certification request form.
4. Receive your FMLA certification in your secure portal within 3 days of your video visit, if approved. You will be sent an invoice after your video visit for the remaining cost of our FMLA certification service.
5. Affordable Fee: All of this convenience comes at a nominal fee of only $199.00. This fee includes the review of your medical records, conducting a video visit, and completing the FMLA certification. You will also be allowed one recertification within a 3 month period as part of this package fee.
6. Short-term Disability: If you are applying for short term disability paid leave, you may be required to have additional forms completed by your employer or lead processor. In such situations, an additional fee up to $60 may be applied to our service fee.
Why request FMLA Certification online from My Dr's Note?
- Fast Service: We understand that time is crucial. Get your FMLA certification online within a few days.
- Professional and Authentic: Our certificates are genuine and backed by licensed physicians.
- Simple and Convenient: Our online form is designed to be easy and convenient.
If you qualify, you will receive your FMLA certification signed by a Board-Certified Licensed Physician.
Please be informed that no refunds will be offered once you’ve received our certification. If you need further treatment, additional fees may apply.
Let My Dr’s Note be your solution in those instances when you need to focus on recovering from your serious medical condition. We bridge the gap, allowing you to take care of your health without the headache of trying to connect with an in-person provider to obtain your FMLA certification.
Let My Dr’s Note help you take control of your well-being. Your health, our commitment!
Frequently Asked Questions
Eligibility for FMLA certification requires you to work for a covered employer (private-sector employers with 50 or more employees and public agencies regardless of size), have worked for the employer for at least 12 months, and have completed a minimum number of hours during the previous 12 months.
You must provide medical records related to your condition, including recent discharge summaries, after-visit summaries, and prescription history. These documents will support your FMLA certification request.
First, determine your eligibility and complete the request form on our secure portal. Next, book a video visit with a licensed physician. After the consultation, you will receive your FMLA certification within three days if approved.
Healthcare providers review your medical documentation and conduct a video visit to verify your condition and eligibility for FMLA leave. Their assessment is critical for the approval of your certification.
You can expect to receive your FMLA certification within three days of your video visit, ensuring timely documentation for your leave.
The fee for the FMLA certification service is $199, which includes the review of medical records, a video visit with a physician, completion and processing of the form, and one recertification. If you are applying for short-term disability and need additional forms completed by your employer or lead processor, an additional fee up to $60 may be charged.
Yes, your employer can deny your FMLA certification if you have already exhausted your 12-week entitlement for FMLA leave or if more information is required to make a determination. It’s important to ensure all necessary documentation is provided and eligibility criteria are met.
