Sick Leave Bank

The MCEA Sick Leave Bank is designed to assure that those members in most need during a period of sustained disability have paid leave available after their own sick leave has expired. Bank us is for extended personal illness or disability (i.e., pregnancy, surgery, or injury) suffered by the Sick Leave Bank member only.

New employees who are members of the MCEA bargaining unit are encouraged to sign up for the Sick Leave Bank immediately. Individuals who enroll in the Sick Leave Bank within ninety (90) days of their first day of employment shall be eligible to apply for Bank benefits four months following their enrollment in the Bank. Anyone joining after the ninety (90) day period will have to satisfy a one-calendar year waiting period.

In order to join, you need to complete a Sick Leave Bank Enrollment Form donating two sick leave days (10-month employees) or 2.5 sick leave days (12-month employee). Part-time employees' contributions are pro-rated.


Following the initial contribution, participants automatically donate one sick leave day per year to the Bank. Requests for use of bank days by members must be made no later than 30 days after the expiration of their own sick leave.

Forms:

  1. Enrollment Form (Contact MCEA)
  2. Physician Statement (MCEA Sick Leave Bank Request form MUST accompany the physician’s statement. Contact MCEA to obtain the request form.)
  3. Request Form (Contact MCEA)
  4. Rules

Click on this email link if you have questions .

Long Term Disability Insurance

The MCEA/MCPS Sick Leave Bank provides excellent short-term disability income protection. However, our members have asked for long term protection in case of a disabling illness or injury which could halt work and a paycheck. As a result, a long term disability plan offered by American Fidelity Assurance Company is available to MCEA members.

This income protection plan provides coverage until your SSNRA (Social Security Normal Retirement Age)*. Complete details and options of the plan may be obtained by calling your local representative at 800-638-4268. Information is also provided on-site during special open enrollment periods.

*Age at which you are entitled to unreduced Social Security benefits based on current Social Security Amendments.

Click here for information on members only benefits opportunities on insurance plans offered through American Fidelity Assurance Company.