Steps for Taking Leave

Meet with your HR Manager and review the different types of leave to decide which leave is most appropriate for your particular situation. If you are interested in learning more about Maternity Leave, consider attending the Maternity & Child Care Benefits Workshop.

Lincoln Financial Group is our disability administrator. You can start a claim on the Lincoln Financial website (claimant service ID: stanford) or by calling (800) 896-9375.

When you report your claim, have these materials ready:

• Your physician or medical care provider’s contact information
• Your manager’s contact information
• The reason you are taking a leave
• The last day you will work, the first day you will be absent from work, and your anticipated date of return

To avoid any delays, download and sign the Authorization to Release Information form found under the Forms tab on the Lincoln Financial website and leave it with your doctor's office. Or complete a medical authorization form at your doctor’s office or medical facility that allows Lincoln Financial to receive all relevant information about your medical condition.

If you are eligible for Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) and you have filed a VDI or FTD claim, your FMLA will automatically be set up and will run concurrently with your VDI or FTD claim.

If anything changes during your leave, notify your manager and your Human Resources manager or leave specialist.

For example, notify us if you will return to work:

• Earlier or later than anticipated;
• With restrictions; or,
• On a part-time schedule until you are ready to return to your full duties.