FMLA Mental Health Evaluation

Licensed psychologists, psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and clinical social workers can complete FMLA certification forms under federal regulations.

However, many mental health providers do not complete these forms due to time constraints, practice policies, or scope of practice limitations.

Licensed professional counselors (LPCs) are not recognized as FMLA healthcare providers under federal law unless covered by an employer's group health plan.

This is why many employees seek specialized FMLA evaluation services from providers who focus specifically on workplace documentation.

The WH-380-E is the standard federal Certification of Health Care Provider for Employee's Serious Health Condition.

This form requires your healthcare provider to document your diagnosis, symptoms, treatment plan, and how your condition impacts your ability to work.

It includes questions about whether you need continuous or intermittent leave, how often you'll need time off, and the expected duration of your condition.

If your employer doesn't provide their own form, the WH-380-E is the default form used for FMLA certification.

It depends on several factors: your therapist's license type (LPCs cannot certify in most states), their practice policies (many therapists don't complete workplace documentation), and their availability (FMLA evaluations require 1-2 hours plus documentation time that many therapy practices cannot accommodate).

Even if your therapist is willing, they may lack experience with FMLA documentation standards.

Specialized evaluation services ensure your documentation is comprehensive, professionally formatted, and meets employer requirements.

FMLA provides unpaid, job-protected leave while short-term disability provides income replacement (typically 60-70% of your salary) but doesn't necessarily protect your position.

FMLA is a federal right for eligible employees, while short-term disability is an insurance benefit that varies by employer.

Many people apply for both simultaneously: FMLA protects their job while disability insurance provides income.

The documentation requirements differ: FMLA focuses on functional impairment and work restrictions, while disability insurance requires extensive medical evidence of total incapacity.

Most FMLA documentation is completed and uploaded to your secure patient portal within 1-2 business days after your evaluation.

In urgent situations, we make every effort to expedite delivery.

You'll receive an email notification when your documentation is ready for download.

No, FMLA provides job-protected unpaid leave.

However, many employers allow you to use accrued PTO, sick leave, or vacation time concurrently with FMLA to receive income during your leave.

Some employees also qualify for short-term disability insurance, which provides partial income replacement.

Check with your HR department about your company's specific policies.

Dr. Kupperman-Caron is licensed in Illinois and Florida and holds PSYPACT authorization, which enables her to provide telehealth services to clients physically located in any PSYPACT participating state.

Current PSYPACT states include Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

You must be physically located in one of these jurisdictions at the time of your telehealth appointment.

FMLA evaluations are typically not covered by insurance as they are considered employment-related assessments rather than clinical treatment.

We accept all major credit cards and payment is due at the time of service.

We can provide a superbill for possible out-of-network reimbursement or HSA/FSA submission, though we cannot guarantee reimbursement.

For clients seeking ongoing therapy services, we are in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and UnitedHealthcare.

Dr. Kupperman-Caron has 12 years of clinical experience including 10 years as a staff psychologist in the VA healthcare system, where she regularly evaluated how mental health conditions impact workplace functioning.

This experience provided specialized training in occupational assessment and understanding the relationship between psychiatric symptoms and job performance. She brings this expertise to FMLA evaluations, ensuring documentation accurately reflects how your condition affects your specific work duties.