Is knee replacement surgery covered by the family and medical leave act?

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) does not specifically cover knee replacement surgery itself; rather, it provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for serious health conditions that prevent them from working. If knee replacement surgery is deemed a serious health condition, an employee may be entitled to take FMLA leave for recovery. However, coverage for the surgery itself would depend on the individual's health insurance plan.