The eligible employee requesting FMLA leave due to a serious health condition or a family member's serious health condition may be required to provide medical certification by a health care provider. The University may require periodic medical certification during any FMLA leave and may designate health care providers to furnish second and third opinions, at the University's expense. The University may require an employee on FMLA leave to submit medical certification that the employee is able to return to work. Group health insurance at the same level of contributions and benefits as was provided prior to the FMLA leave will continue for the duration of the leave. Any share of health plan premiums which were paid by the employee prior to FMLA leave must continue to be paid by the employee while on leave.
Premiums are due on the first day of each pay period.
If the employee does not pay a premium when due, coverage may be terminated. TO WORK 12. Upon return to work from FMLA leave, the employee shall be returned to the same or equivalent position. A University employee may not accrue additional benefits, such as sick or annual leave, during a period of unpaid leave. Faculty holding tenure-earning appointments may be eligible for a delay in the tenure clock.