Getting Started

Here’s what you need to know about taking leave

Whether you require Short-Term or Long-Term Disability benefits, please notifiy your manager and file your claim at least 30 days before the first date you intend to take off. If your leave request is the result of a sudden occurrence, file your claim as soon as possible.

Before taking leave, you’ll need to provide MetLife with supporting medical documentation for you or your family member, except where prohibited by law. MetLife’s MyBenefits portal makes it easy to submit a claim, upload necessary documentation, and track the claim’s status. Ready to return to work? Let your manager know your anticipated end date and inform MetLife when you’re back so they can close your claim.

Employee Action Items

• Inform your manager, at least 30 days in advance when possible.
• Click here to complete CRH Request for Leave form.  
• Register on www.metlife.com/mybenefits for updates and helpful resources. When registering on MyBenefits, you will need your social security number. 
• When received, please sign the MetLife medical authorization.
• Consider enrolling for text alerts for immediate updates on claim decisions, information received, direct deposits, etc. You can find additional information by clicking here.
• Coordinate your return to work between your doctors and CRH.
• Complete the Return to Work form using the Return to Work Instructions and Human Resources Department prior to returning to work.

Return to Work Checklist

• Please discuss your return to work with your supervisor. You must comply with any CRH policies regarding your return to work.
• Please report your return to work to MetLife as soon as you have returned to work.
• If you have restrictions and/or limitations that prevent you from returning to work, and you require accommodations to return, please discuss these accommodations with your MetLife Claims Specialist.
• Provide your completed Return to Work form to your Manager.

Employee Action Items

• Inform your manager, at least 30 days in advance when possible.
• Click here to complete CRH Request for Leave form.   
• Register on www.metlife.com/mybenefits for updates and helpful resources. When registering on MyBenefits, you will need your social security number. 
• When received, please sign the MetLife medical authorization.
• Consider enrolling for text alerts for immediate updates on claim decisions, information received, direct deposits, etc. You can find additional information by clicking here.
• Coordinate your return to work between your doctors and CRH.
• Complete the Return to Work form using the Return to Work Instructions and Human Resources Department prior to returning to work.