Eligibility for paid benefits (Short-term Disability):
- At least 6 months of cumulative full-time service
- Adherence to university policy and procedures and timely completion of all required forms
Paid Benefits:
- Employees will be eligible for 6 or 8 weeks of short-term disability paid at 100%.
- Additional 2 weeks *parental leave to be coordinated with FMLA.
*Effective since November 1, 2017, for the birth, adoption, or placement of a foster child/children occurring on or after November 1, 2017.
Steps to apply for maternity leave:
- Contact your manager to inform him or her of your absence/need for a leave of absence
- Contact The Hartford (DePaul’s leave of absence administrator) at
888-301-5615 to file your claim before going out on leave. It is recommended to file a claim at least 30 days in advance.
- After you file a claim, your case manager will contact you 2 days before your leave is scheduled to start.
After delivery:
- Report birth to The Hartford through your case manager.
- If you plan to extend your leave through the full 12 weeks of FMLA, you’ll need to inform The Hartford to open a “bonding” leave.
- Add your newborn to your coverage.
Contact the Benefits Team hrbenefits@depaul.edu.
Additional resources:
Employee Assistance Program
For more information, contact the Benefits Team online or call (312) 362-8232.