The Management Benefits Fund

Medical Leave & Special Leave of Absence

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA), entitles City of New York eligible and approved employees to up to a maximum of 12 weeks of paid and/or unpaid leave in a 12-month period to care for an immediate family member or for the serious illness of the employee. Basic City health coverage and several MBF benefits, paid for by the City and MBF respectively, will continue for both the member and eligible dependents for up to a maximum of 12 weeks.

Special Leave of Absence Coverage (SLOAC)

Special Leave of Absence Coverage (SLOAC) entitles City of New York eligible and approved employees up to a maximum of 18 weeks or 4 months (depending on your pay cycle) of benefits coverage in a 12-month period during unpaid leave resulting from a disability or serious illness of the employee.  Basic City health coverage and several MBF benefits, paid for by the City and MBF respectively, will continue for both the member and eligible dependents. 

These benefits include:

• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Superimposed Major Medical
• Dental Care
• Vision Care

For any further information, please contact DCAS or your agency HR for the City’s policy on the FMLA and/or SLOAC.

Download the MBF Benefits Booklet for more information (PDF)