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headoverheels
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LOVE-ly
so i called personnel to find out about maternity leave (and was told it's now child care leave  )
turns out that i get up to one year unpaid (knew that) and 12 weeks of paid health insurance. um, that stinks! it means the baby and i would have to go onto DH's insurance if i stay out longer than 12 weeks - which is inexpensive but not free like my job. 
ok, i know i shouldn't be complaining b/c not everyone gets free health care but i was just a little surprised at this. glad i know now!!
the good news is, it looks like if i come back at 12 weeks, i can request to come back at 3/5 time for the remainder of the year of my child care leave, but it has to be approved by our director. if we can make this work financially we will definitely do this - it will probably be cheaper than child care!
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mikeswife06
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Re: LOVE-ly
Not to sound like a beeotch but you should be happy about all of that. It's not a bad deal.
Neither one of us has ANY benefits. It's all out of pocket.
Message edited 3/13/2008 11:44:01 AM.
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| Posted 3/13/08 11:36 AM |
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Preguntas
it's pretty precious
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Lauren
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Re: LOVE-ly
Wow- good thing you called!
Do they pay you for being out at all?
I wish I could take 12 weeks. 
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| Posted 3/13/08 11:42 AM |
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chikita315
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Re: LOVE-ly
Posted by mikeswife06
Not to sound like a beeotch but you should be happy about all of that. It's not a bad deal.
Neither one of us has ANY benefits. It's all out of pocket.
Everyone's situation is different. I'm sure she wasn't prepared to get that news.
LBC - you are a smart cookie for calling so early. I however can't get HR to get back to me. She's "busy" with her own leave.
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| Posted 3/13/08 11:45 AM |
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headoverheels
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Re: LOVE-ly
Posted by chikita315
Posted by mikeswife06
Not to sound like a beeotch but you should be happy about all of that. It's not a bad deal.
Neither one of us has ANY benefits. It's all out of pocket.
Everyone's situation is different. I'm sure she wasn't prepared to get that news.
LBC - you are a smart cookie for calling so early. I however can't get HR to get back to me. She's "busy" with her own leave.
stupid cow. how dare she not cater to you!!
i know i sound like an ungrateful beyotch, but i was really surprised at that news. my leave is totally unpaid, so i figured they would at least give me my health insurance for as long as i needed it.
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headoverheels
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Re: LOVE-ly
Posted by Preguntas
Wow- good thing you called!
Do they pay you for being out at all?
I wish I could take 12 weeks.
yes they pay me all my sick and vacation time if i want to take it - i'll have about 20-30 days total, not nearly 12 weeks worth. plus i don't qualify for disability so that's out the window.
how much time are you taking?
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| Posted 3/13/08 12:05 PM |
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lovemy2boys
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Re: LOVE-ly
well, if your leave is unpaid that's the LEAST they could do. JMO
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| Posted 3/13/08 12:06 PM |
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mikeswife06
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Re: LOVE-ly
Posted by headoverheels
Posted by chikita315
Posted by mikeswife06
Not to sound like a beeotch but you should be happy about all of that. It's not a bad deal.
Neither one of us has ANY benefits. It's all out of pocket.
Everyone's situation is different. I'm sure she wasn't prepared to get that news.
i know i sound like an ungrateful beyotch, but i was really surprised at that news. my leave is totally unpaid, so i figured they would at least give me my health insurance for as long as i needed it.
So your first 12 weeks isn't even paid?  That's crazy!
I am sorry for responding like that, I think I am just startng to freak out a little bit about our situation (health insurance basically) and I took it out on you. The system just stinks, it's just 
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| Posted 3/13/08 12:25 PM |
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Preguntas
it's pretty precious
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Re: LOVE-ly
Posted by headoverheels
plus i don't qualify for disability so that's out the window.
how is this even possible?
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| Posted 3/13/08 12:27 PM |
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headoverheels
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LB
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Re: LOVE-ly
Posted by Preguntas
Posted by headoverheels
plus i don't qualify for disability so that's out the window.
how is this even possible?
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they said something like they pay for their own insurance/have their own carrier or something. it stinks.
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browneyedgirl
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my leave isn't paid either and i pay 100% of insurance after 12 weeks
i would love the opportunity to take a full year. you are so fortunate!!
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| Posted 3/13/08 12:28 PM |
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headoverheels
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LB
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Re: LOVE-ly
Posted by mikeswife06
Posted by headoverheels
Posted by chikita315
Posted by mikeswife06
Not to sound like a beeotch but you should be happy about all of that. It's not a bad deal.
Neither one of us has ANY benefits. It's all out of pocket.
Everyone's situation is different. I'm sure she wasn't prepared to get that news.
i know i sound like an ungrateful beyotch, but i was really surprised at that news. my leave is totally unpaid, so i figured they would at least give me my health insurance for as long as i needed it.
So your first 12 weeks isn't even paid? That's crazy!
I am sorry for responding like that, I think I am just startng to freak out a little bit about our situation (health insurance basically) and I took it out on you. The system just stinks, it's just
don't feel bad at all!! i know i am a spoiled brat and this whole PG/parenting thing is enough to drive anyone nutso 
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Preguntas
it's pretty precious
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Re: LOVE-ly
Posted by headoverheels
Posted by Preguntas
Posted by headoverheels
plus i don't qualify for disability so that's out the window.
how is this even possible?
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they said something like they pay for their own insurance/have their own carrier or something. it stinks.
that shoudln't have anything to do with you receiving NYS disability. It's rediculous- like $160 per week, but you should be entitled to it.
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| Posted 3/13/08 12:34 PM |
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headoverheels
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Re: LOVE-ly
Posted by Preguntas
Posted by headoverheels
Posted by Preguntas
Posted by headoverheels
plus i don't qualify for disability so that's out the window.
how is this even possible?
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they said something like they pay for their own insurance/have their own carrier or something. it stinks.
that shoudln't have anything to do with you receiving NYS disability. It's rediculous- like $160 per week, but you should be entitled to it.
hmm interesting. i will speak to someone else about it, thanks
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dapnkap
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You're pretty lucky actually! Wish I could take 12 weeks...
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