Leave of Absence and Family Medical Leave Act

Contact

Benefits Department | 800-DRV-TIME, Option 1
disability@drivetime.com | Fax 866-665-7197

What do I have to do to request a leave?

1. Email disability@drivetime.com or call 800-DRV-TIME, Option 1 to request a leave.
We will need to know:
• The reason for the leave (such as your own or a family member's health condition, birth of a child, military service, etc.)
• The first anticipated day of absence, or whether the request is for intermittent leave.
• If the leave is due to a work-related injury we will need to know that as well.
• DriveTime Benefits will let you know if you are eligible for FMLA and will send you the certification packet if eligible.

2. Contact your manager regarding your need for leave and let them know that you have been in contact with the Benefits Department.

3. Have your doctor complete the FMLA certification packet and fax it back to DriveTime Benefits at (866) 665-7197 within 15 days of when the packet was sent. DriveTime Benefits will send you an FMLA approval/denial letter based on the certification.

4. When you need to return from leave you will need to provide a release to return to work from your doctor if the leave was due to your own health condition. This is separate from the FMLA certification and can be written on a prescription pad. The release needs to be faxed to DriveTime Benefits at (866) 665-7197. You will not be able to return to work without the release.

What if I know I'm not eligible for FMLA?

Contact DriveTime Benefits to inquire about whether you are eligible for a Personal Leave of Absence. If you are eligible, a request will be sent to your manager/RTM for review and you will be notified of the decision.

How do I start my Disability claim with Lincoln if I have Short Term Disability?

When you contact DriveTime Benefits regarding your leave request, you will also receive information about how to start the Short Term Disability (STD) process.