Eligibility for paid benefits (Short-term Disability):
- At least six 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 six or eight weeks of short-term disability paid at 100 percent.
- Additional two weeks *Parental Leave to be coordinated with FMLA.
*Effective since Nov. 1, 2017, for the birth of a child, adoption of a child, or placement of a foster child/children occurring on or after Nov. 1, 2017.
Steps to apply for maternity leave:
- Contact your manager to inform him/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 two days before your leave is scheduled to start.
After delivery/adoption:
- Report birth/adoption 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 new dependent to your coverage by contacting the Benefits team online or calling (312) 362-8232.
Additional resources:
Employee Assistance Program
For more information, contact the Benefits team online or call (312) 362-8232.