FMLA and part-time status

[Guest ARO]

I am on FMLA and have about 6 weeks left. My company has been paying my insurance premiums. I have an opportunity to return to work one day a week. My company does not provide insurance unless you work 32 hours per week. I believe that my employer would like me to work the 1 day a week for the next 6 weeks, but I cannot do it if I am not covered by the insurance plan.

Is this an issue that is governed by FMLA or insurance regulations, and if so - can I return to work for 8 hours per week and still receive coverage (as I would consider myself on intermittant FMLA)?

Or is it a company policy issue that may (or may not) be changed.

Thanks in advance.

ARO

[mroberts]

You won't lose coverage if you are working on intermittent FMLA so if you can go ahead and work 1 day a week, you may as well do so.