Checklist for Service Contract Holders

This checklist introduces you to some of the main aspects to be aware of when applying for Maternity Leave. The best place to start is to contact your HR Focal point to confirm the Maternity Leave Entitlement in your office. Normally the minimum entitlement is 16 weeks of leave with full pay.

PREPARING FOR MATERNITY LEAVE

The online request for maternity leave should be sent to your supervisor for approval well in advance, not less than 3 months in advance of the expected delivery date.  A certificate from a licensed practitioner or midwife attesting the pregnancy and indicating the anticipated date of birth, should be attached to this online request.

AFTER BIRTH  

If you are covered under Cigna Medical Insurance, you have the option to add your new born baby in the Medical Insurance plan. For that, Service contract holders should use the SCH request for change form from CIGNA (also available in French and in Spanish).        

The application for enrolment of the new born child in the Cigna medical insurance plan should be submitted to the local HR focal point within 31 days after birth, otherwise the child can only be enrolled during the annual enrolment period that takes place from 1-15 June of every year.

The Cigna description of medical benefits, and the premium rates are available at the country office. Any related questions, should be addressed to the local HR office. 

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