State Paid Family & Medical Leave Overview
State Paid Family & Medical Leave Overview
What is Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML)?
The landscape of Paid Family and Medical Leave is changing as states create their own unique PFML programs. In general, PFML is job-protected paid leave that allows employees to:
- Bond with a newborn, adopted or foster care child
- Care for a seriously ill family member
- Address important needs related to a family member’s military service
- Take leave for your own serious health condition
- Safe Leave to address needs related to domestic violence, sexual assault, abuse, or stalking
Depending on what is allowed in each state, a state may allow PFML coverage through private insurance carriers along with the state option.
Where does Mutual of Omaha offer a Paid Family & Medical Leave private plan?
- Colorado - Family & Medical Leave Insurance
- Massachusetts - Paid Family & Medical Leave
- New Jersey - Temporary Disability Benefits (Not New Jersey Paid Family Leave)
- New York - Paid Family Leave/Disability Benefits Law
- Oregon - Paid Family & Medical Leave Insurance
Paid Family Medical Leave by State
Mutual of Omaha is committed to helping employers navigate PFML and coordinate benefits with our disability products. The information below will be updated as changes are made to PFML in each state. It should not be considered legal advice.
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California
Paid Family Leave (PFL) Law effective since January 1, 2004. -
Colorado
Family & Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) benefits begin January 1, 2024. -
Connecticut
Paid Leave (CTPL) benefits began January 2022.
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Delaware
Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) benefits will begin January 1, 2026. -
District of Columbia
Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefits began July 1, 2020. -
Hawaii
Hawaii Family Leave Law (HFLL) is currently in effect.
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Maine
Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) benefits will begin May 1, 2026. -
Maryland
Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) benefits will begin January 1, 2026. -
Massachusetts
Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) benefits began January 1, 2021.
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Minnesota
Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) benefits begin January 1, 2026. -
New Hampshire
Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) benefits will begin January 1, 2023. -
New Jersey
Family Leave Insurance (FLI) became effective in 2008.
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New York
Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefits began January 1, 2018. -
Oregon
Paid Family & Medical Leave Insurance (PFMLI) is expected to pay benefits starting September 3, 2023. -
Rhode Island
Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI) became effective January 2014.
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Washington
Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) benefits began January 1, 2020.