FMLA/SDI Experiences
I was wondering if anyone could share their experiences or any advice on navigating our FMLA and more specifically short term disability benefits through Sedgwick. I’ve gone through everything fairly thoroughly, as I was helping someone on my team prepare for an upcoming leave for surgery, however I’m looking at taking a mental health leave and I’m wondering if anyone has anyone can share personal experiences with that.
If this is helpful to know, I have a very supportive psych mental health provider, PCP, and therapist. I was already experiencing burnout in my role (aren’t we all though?) and have been trying to manage my anxiety and depression and then in recent months I’ve taken on more caregiver responsibilities for my parents. I have a health a non-life threatening health condition I’ve been trying to manage and my insurance (aka us 🥲) keeps denying my medication. This weekend a friend of mine took her own life and I feel like I simply cannot handle anything else.
I’m going to talk to my provider this week about taking some time away, but honestly the thought of dealing with Sedgwick is only adding to my stress. I also have the supplemental short-term disability insurance.