Good morning all, I was wondering if anyone else had used the FMLA (family medical leave act) to cover the time you need off for your surgery? My curiosity lies in how much did your provider charge you to get this form filled out? I was charged $20 for a nurse to look in my file and check yes or no questions. I can understand why allot of medical stuff is expensive, but I don't charge someone $20 extra dollars to fill out something that took all of two minutes. I wish I got paid like that lol

I had to use the FMLA for leave as I was out 6 weeks due to heavy lifting on my job. and they didnt not charge me 20 for every excuse I got, which was 3 when it was all said and done. FMLA covered me for short term disability pay which wasnt much but still was a lot better then nothing.

Good morning all, I was wondering if anyone else had used the FMLA (family medical leave act) to cover the time you need off for your surgery? My curiosity lies in how much did your provider charge you to get this form filled out? I was charged $20 for a nurse to look in my file and check yes or no questions. I can understand why allot of medical stuff is expensive, but I don't charge someone $20 extra dollars to fill out something that took all of two minutes. I wish I got paid like that lol

I used the FMLA to cover the time off for surgery,wasn't charged anything! I was self-pay,so I'm not aware if there is a charge& I'm an RN at the hospiltal where surgery was performed!

I fell pretty lucky that I didn't have to use the FMLA. I was able to use short term disability.

when i had to take 5 weeks off for a surgery 2 years ago i had my doc fill out the FMLA paperwork. she charged me absolutely nothing. not even a fee for coming in to her office that day. she had me come in during their hour lunch break and it took all of 5 minutes.

I can see as to why they would charge you though, if they need to document that they looked through your files and did paperwork for you etc. you are essentially using their time. but I guess it depends on who your doctor is and what type of practice they work in