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[quote=Anonymous]I've been working for my small government contractor employer for 3 years.  I am pregnant, due in October, and have been exploring my leave options.  We don't receive much PTO, so that will only cover me for 1 week of pay.  My company offers STD, but I didn't realize that it was something I had to sign up for (my previous employers gave it to everyone automatically).  That was my stupidity, but regardless, I cannot sign up for it until open enrollment, which isn't until February of 2018.  Company doesn't offer maternity leave or anything of that nature, but obviously complies with the FMLA law, so my job will be protected until I return.  Can anyone think of any other options I may have, or am I basically SOL for getting paid while on leave?  I really wanted to stay out for 3 months, but I don't know if we'll be able to manage without my income for 3 months.  6 weeks would be the minimum obvs.  I researched private STD that I would purchase myself, but I haven't found an insurance company that will cover a preexisting condition.  Anyone else face this issue? WWYD?[/quote]

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