I'm getting wayyyyyy ahead of myself since I'm not being sleeved for 13 more days, but I like to plan ahead. Is plastic surgery eligible for FMLA and/or Short Term Disability?

Hey there! I actually just went through this process as I'm about 2 years post op and ready for my circumferential body lift. We saved up the cash, found the surgeon...then had to push surgery off for another year because it wasn't covered for STD. It WAS covered under FMLA but for the STD portion of my claim the defined my surgery as "self inflicted/elective" and therefore not covered under my plan. I was Soooo bummed, but I get it! My surgeons office said they have had some luck in the past, but usually there is another condition (skin infections, difficulty with activities of daily living, other co-morbidities) that get it pushed through. Just means I'll be saving up my vacation and a little extra money to cover my time off when I, hopefully, get my surgery next summer!!!

I work in HR and I guess it depends on the company because we approve fmla and std. Also when I had lap band in 2012 my std was approved. Try the worst they can say is no.

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I got FMLA for my plastics. I didn't apply for STD, because my employer pays "catastrophic leave" for up to 90 days, which I was eligible for and used instead.

I was sleeved last Monday and I got my approval for my STD today, I'm approved until August 21st

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I was sleeved last Monday and I got my approval for my STD today, I'm approved until August 21st

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I've been approved for STD for my sleeve already. I'm wondering if I'll be eligible for it when I decide to have plastic surgery (hopefully late next year).

Ohhhh...I have a print out of my STD plan. If it's simply cosmetic they will not cover it, but if it's for a medical reason (chaffing, skin breakdown, rashes, sores, etc) they will. I'd call them and ask your specific plan details

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