Hi OP-

Funny, I’m going through this exact scenario now. I had a hip replacement and applied for FMLA, which was subsequently denied bc I am with my current employer less than a year (by a few days, lol). We use a third party to help with these benefits and they opened an ADA case for me, which I believe will have the same effect, basically holding my job. Inquire into that for the Fed aspect and definitely apply for the PFML. I’ve been told the Massachusetts portion is difficult to get approved but there’s no downside, imo.

Good luck.

FPL