In short: if you have any experience with taking a leave of absence, what steps are taken for it. What do I have to tell my manager, what should I leave out? Is there anything I can fill out *before* talking with her to make things faster/easier, or do I need to wait to discuss with her? Am I eligible for a leave of absence, is there anything that would make me not eligible?

In long: I am a 9 month partner, never been written up for anything. Very much part time seeing as for those 9 months I’ve been in school. My average hours are 12-18 a week. Don’t have any issues at the store, but I am likely going into an eating disorder residential sooner rather than later. I would be going to a facility for 30-45 days and not be able to leave or (obviously) work. I will likely have my phone and would be able contact someone if needed, but only at certain times and such. I am not sure if I’m eligible for a leave of absence but I also really really don’t want to quit because I love my job. Money is not an issue, so I’m not worried about being paid while I’m gone I just don’t want to lose my job (duh). I’m obviously gonna be able to get a medical note and all that. I am going on early to talk with my manager tomorrow about a leave of absence, but I don’t know if I should do anything before that meeting, such as contacting sedgewick first or bringing in a doctor’s note first. Also, is there any details I should not explain for my sake. I’m not so much worried about talking about this stuff, but more so I am worried that it could be used against me in the process of getting my leave cleared. My manager is great and I don’t have issues with her this is more so in terms of logistically or higher up problems.

Thank you so much in advance, I don’t have a lot of support at home with this stuff so any and all help would be appreciated.