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Paid Family and Medical Leave Programs or Products by State
Get details on the programs or products these states have for Paid Family Leave and Paid Medical Leave.
Alabama
- Voluntary Paid Family Leave Insurance (PFLI) Product
- Product permitted as of August 1, 2023
Arkansas
- Voluntary Paid Family Leave Insurance (PFLI) Product
- Product permitted as of August 1, 2023
California
- Paid Family Leave (PFL)
- State Disability Insurance (SDI)
- Private Option? Yes
Colorado
- Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)
- Private Option? Yes
- Benefits began Jan 1, 2024
Connecticut
- Paid Family & Medical Leave Insurance (PFMLI)
- Private Option? Yes
- Benefits begin Jan. 1, 2022
Delaware
- Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (PFML)
- Private Option? Yes
- Benefits begin January 1, 2026
District of Columbia
- Paid Family Leave (PFL)
- Private Option? No
- Benefits begin July 1, 2020
Florida
- Voluntary Paid Family Leave Insurance (PFLI) Product
- Product permitted as of September 1, 2023
Hawaii
- Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI)
- TDI Private Option? Yes
- Paid Family Leave under study
Kentucky
- Optional Family Leave Insurance (FLI) Product
- Product permitted as of April 5, 2024
Maine
- Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)
- Private Option? Yes
- Benefits begin May 1, 2026
Maryland
- Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
- Private Option? Yes
- Benefits begin January 1, 2028
Massachusetts
- Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)
- Private Option? Yes
- Benefits began Jan. 1, 2021
Minnesota
- Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (PFML) Product
- Private plan product permitted as of January 1, 2026
New Hampshire
- Paid Family Leave (PFL)
- Private Option? Yes
- Benefits begin January 1, 2023
New Jersey
- Paid Leave Insurance (FLI)
- Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI)
- Private Option? Yes
New York
- Paid Family Leave (PFL)
- Disability Insurance (DBL)
- Private Option? Yes
Oregon
- Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (PFMLI)
- Private Option? Yes
- Benefits begin Sept. 3, 2023
Puerto Rico
- Temporary Non-Occupational Disability Insurance Program (SINOT)
- Private Option? Yes, for certain approved carriers under program requirements
Rhode Island
- Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI)
- Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI)
- Private Option? No
South Carolina
- Optional Family Leave Insurance (FLI) Product
- Product permitted as of May 21, 2024
Tennessee
- Voluntary Paid Family Leave Insurance (PFLI) Product
- Product permitted as of January 1, 2024
Texas
- Voluntary Paid Family Leave Insurance (PFLI) Product
- Product permitted as of January 1, 2024
Vermont
- Optional Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
- Benefits began July 1, 2023 for state employees
- Opt-in date for employers with two or more employees is July 1, 2024
- Annual Enrollment for Individual coverage is May 1 – May 31
Virginia
Washington
- Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)
- Private Option? Yes
- Benefits began Jan. 1, 2020
Working Together on PFML Private Plans
As a market leader with deep expertise in Statutory Disability and Absence Management, The Hartford helps employers confidently navigate complex paid leave requirements — reducing risk, easing administrative burden, and supporting a better employee experience. We partner with employers to evaluate private plan options and identify the right mix of self insured or fully insured Paid Family and/or Medical Leave solutions tailored to their workforce.
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This informational material is subject to change as The Hartford continues to receive guidance from states and municipalities. It shall not be considered legal advice. The Hartford assumes no responsibility for legal compliance with respect to an employer’s business practices, and the views and recommendations contained herein shall not constitute The Hartford’s undertaking on a company’s behalf, or for the benefit of others, to determine or warrant that an employer’s business operations are in compliance with any law, rule, or regulation. Employers seeking resolution of specific legal or business issues, questions, or concerns regarding this topic should consult their own attorney or business advisors; and employees should continue to consult their employers’ Human Resources or other employment benefits department for guidance on the application of any law, rule, or regulation.
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