Applying for Benefits

  1. Inform your supervisor of your upcoming leave.
  2. Request time off in GMS for unpaid waiting period.
  3. At least 30 days before your anticipated leave event date, initiate your short disability claim by calling MetLife at 877-638-8262 or at mybenefits.metlife.com. If your medical leave is due to an unscheduled or unanticipated event, contact MetLife as soon as possible.
  4. If you are eligible Paid Family Medical Leave benefits from DC or your primary work state, visit your state’s website to apply. For the District of Columbia’s Office of Paid Family Leave, visit dcpaidfamilyleave.dc.gov to register and apply.

  1. Inform your supervisor of your upcoming leave.
  2. 30 days before your anticipated leave event date, initiate your Paid Parental Leave request by calling MetLife at 877-638-8262.
  3. If you are eligible Paid Family Medical Leave benefits from DC or your primary work state, visit your state’s website to apply. For the District of Columbia’s Office of Paid Family Leave, visit dcpaidfamilyleave.dc.gov to register and apply.

  1. Inform your supervisor of your upcoming leave.
  2. Contact MetLife at 877-638-8262 to initiate FMLA claim.
  3. Request time off in GMS for your leave dates (PTO, Sick, Salary Continuance Bank (AAP), or Unpaid).

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