NYC Health Benefits Program

Leave of Absence Coverage

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

The Federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (“FMLA”) entitles eligible City employees to 12 weeks of family leave in a 12-month period to care for a dependent child or covered family member, and/or for the serious illness of the employee. Employees using this leave may be able to continue their City health coverage through the FMLA provisions. Contact your payroll or personnel office for details.

Special Leave of Absence Coverage (SLOAC)

SLOAC may provide continued City health coverage for specified periods of time to certain employees who are on authorized leave without pay as a result of temporary disability or illness, or who are receiving Workers’ Compensation. Contact your payroll or personnel office for details.