### Question
How does EMPLOYEES define serious health condition?


### Answer
Under *5 U.S.C. § 6381*, **serious health condition** is defined as:

> an illness, injury, impairment, or physical or mental condition that involves—


(A) inpatient care in a hospital, hospice, or residential medical care facility

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 6381*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart E-Attendance and Leave > CHAPTER 63-LEAVE > SUBCHAPTER V-FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE**

