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What is a Non-FMLA medical certification?

Non-FMLA certifications, explained

Quick answer
 If you request medical, disability, or caregiving leave that isn't covered by FMLA, your employer may require a medical certification from the relevant healthcare provider (yours, or your family member's). This applies if you're eligible for unpaid, job-protected state leave (like CFRA) or a company leave.

Who this applies to / Prerequisites

  • Employees requesting non-FMLA leave for their own health condition or to care for a family member, who are eligible for unpaid, job-protected state leave or a company leave.

Steps

  1. Have the relevant healthcare provider complete the medical certification.
  2. Ensure it's signed and includes all necessary information, such as leave dates and the need for leave.
  3. Upload the completed certification to your Tilt leave plan.

What if it doesn't work

  • I'm not sure if I need this certification: Check whether your leave is covered only by a paid state benefit that also provides job protection (like MA PFML) — see Limits and exceptions below.
  • If none of these apply, contact your Leave Success Manager.

Limits and exceptions

  • Tilt will not request this certification if your leave is covered only by a paid state benefit that also provides job protection (like MA PFML) — that benefit program handles any required certification instead.
  • The certification must be signed by a healthcare provider to be valid.

Related questions

  • What FMLA documents might I need?
  • What documentation might I need to support my leave of absence?