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During Your Leave

Once your leave begins, there are a few important things to keep in mind, from keeping your leave information up to date and managing your benefits to using available support and wellness resources. Use the checklist below to help you stay on track and make the most of the resources available to you.

During Your Leave

Focus on the Purpose of the Leave

  • Use the leave period for recovery, caregiving, bonding, or the approved purpose of the leave.

Stay Aware of Administrative Requirements

  • Provide updates if your return date changes.
  • Submit additional medical documentation if requested.
  • Report state benefit payments if required.
  • Respond to requests from the BAYADA Leave Management office or MetLife.

Manage Your Benefits

  • Review your benefits and any required steps for maintaining coverage.
  • Monitor benefit coverage.
  • Review benefit changes triggered by birth, adoption, or other qualifying life events.

Use Available Resources

  • Take advantage of mental health resources.
  • Use employee assistance programs.
  • Access parenting, caregiving, or medical support resources as needed.

Planning Checklist

  • Submit required updates and documentation.
  • Monitor benefit payments and coverage.
  • Use available support resources.
  • Communicate any return-date changes.

Questions?

MetLife — Report Your Leave and Track Progress
Call 877-638-8262 to report your leave and to ask questions about your leave, including whether your leave has been approved and when you can expect payment, if applicable.

BAYADA Leave Management — Leave Program Support
Email LeaveManagement@bayada.com for additional assistance understanding your leave options, leave requirements, or BAYADA’s leave process.