What counts as a serious health condition under the FMLA?

A serious health condition is an illness, injury, impairment, or condition that requires inpatient care or continuing treatment by a health care provider. Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in New Hampshire, serious health conditions include: cancer, chronic serious health conditions such as diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, heart disease, stroke, or Alzheimer’s disease, and mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder, major depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. It also includes medical conditions that require multiple treatments or hospital stays within a certain period of time, and serious health conditions that cause persistent pain or discomfort and require continuing treatment. Other conditions that may count as serious health conditions include illnesses resulting from exposure to hazardous substances or other environmental factors, occupational illnesses, and ailments that require treatment for substance abuse. It also includes any medical condition that interferes with a person’s ability to perform daily activities if it lasts for more than three days or requires medical treatment and/or hospitalization. Lastly, it includes circumstances where the employee or a family member requires treatment for a serious health condition. This includes providing care for an ill family member or providing counseling for serious mental health issues.

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