- Aug
- 2
- 2016
Is a Leave of Absence in Your Future?
As of May 1, 2016 employees who are eligible for Short- and Long-Term disability coverage will now have a new carrier to file their claim. Known for their customer service, consistent communications and state-of-the-art filing systems, AbsenceOne is our reliable new partner should you request a leave of absence (LOA).
Steps to Submit Your Leave
- Notify your supervisor/manager of your leave of absence, request for Short Term Disability, or a leave in accordance with the Family Medical Leave Act Call
- AbsenceOne at 855-RTW-WELL/855-789-9355 to initiate the leave with the Northwell Health Leave Claim Center
- Provide AbsenceOne with the following information: address, phone number, employee ID or Social Security number, reason for leave, work location, physician information, and any information about a previous leave
- Complete your portion of the Release of Information form provided to you by the Claim Center
- Have your physician’s office complete their portion of the Release of Information provided to you by the Claim Center
- Return all documents within 15 days of your first date of absence, or date claim reported (whichever is greater)
Northwell Health wants you to be healthy and stay healthy, but in case you do have a health-related event, know that you are in good hands with your Northwell Health team and our partners at AbsenceOne!
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I read that FMLA will be PAID leave starting Jan 1st, 2018. Will this be implemented by northwell/abscenceOne? Has any benefits documents been issued to reflect this?
https://www.ny.gov/programs/new-york-state-paid-family-leave
Yes Emily this benefit will be effective 1/1/2018 and will be communicated clearly towards the end of 2017.
FMLA/PFL combination is very confusing. I think a post explaining how they work is warranted. I couldn’t find this information anywhere and the general customer service at Absence One couldn’t provide me with much details. I took PFL with the misconception that I would be paid by PFL. I realized afterward that I would only be paid through PFL after my PTO is exhausted.
Fung – Yes since this is the first year NYS is participating in the program it has caused some confusion. Email paidfamilyleave@northwell.edu and they should be able to assist you.