Fmla Medical Certification Validity

Summary

If youre denied FMLA due to not meeting the 1,250-hour requirement, you can reuse the same medical certification once eligible. Medical certifications are generally valid for the duration specified by the healthcare provider, often up to 30 days. If your certification was issued on December 12, 2024, it should still be valid for reapplication on February 19, 2025, but confirm with your employer or healthcare provider.

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How long is medical certification good for.
Medical certifications for FMLA are generally valid for the duration specified by the healthcare provider, but typically they are valid for up to 30 days unless otherwise stated.
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December *, * doctor filled out medical certification and was denied due to insufficient hours and can I use same medical certification for reapplication in February *, *
It's likely that your medical certification from December *, *, will still be valid for your reapplication on February *, *. However, you may want to confirm with your employer or healthcare provider to ensure it meets their requirements at that time.
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