PFML State News

 

Last updated 11/2025

 

Stay up to date with Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) developments across the states. As PFML legislation and requirements continue to evolve, we'll keep you informed of important updates and changes in the states where we provide coverage. For easy reference, states with recent changes will be marked with an asterisk (*). Thank you for trusting us as your PFML provider.

 

Updates

 

Note: States with an asterisk have a new update

Colorado*

Important Update: Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Workplace Poster

Two key changes have been made to our Colorado PFML workplace poster:

  • Addition of the new NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) leave category
  • Updated employee contribution rates effective January 1, 2026

Action Required: Please remove the current poster and display the new version by December 1, 2025.

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Starting in 2025, employers with a private plan will need to pay a yearly maintenance fee to the state. The state will send an invoice directly to employers, and the fee for 2025 will be $126. This payment must be submitted to the state by December 31, 2025.

 

If you have questions about the maintenance fee detailed above, please contact the FAMLI Division at 1-866-CO-FAMLI (1-866-263-2654).

 

**The Social Security wage cap (OASDI) will be increasing to $184,500 in 2026.

Connecticut*

In CT, all private plans are approved for a period of three (3) years. To renew your private plan with the state, a new application must be submitted 30 calendar days prior to the expiration of your current plan. As part of this process, employers are required to first educate their employees about the proposed plan and then hold a vote, before submitting the application to CT Paid Leave Authority.

 

Additional information around this process, can be found here.

 

**The Social Security wage cap (OASDI) will be increasing to $184,500 in 2026.

Delaware*

A general reminder for employers to continue submitting quarterly wage reports to the state. This is required from all employers in the state of Delaware, regardless if you have been approved for a private plan substitution. For employers with an approved private plan, please note that no premium contributions would be owed.

 

**The Social Security wage cap (OASDI) will be increasing to $184,500 in 2026.

Maine*

A general reminder for employers to continue submitting quarterly wage reports to the state. This is required from all employers in the state of Maine, regardless if you have been approved for a private plan substitution. For employers with an approved private plan, please note that no premium contributions would be owed.

 

**The Social Security wage cap (OASDI) will be increasing to $184,500 in 2026.

Maryland

MD recently announced a delay in the roll-out of their PFML program. Payroll deductions will begin on 1/1/2027, with the program now effective on 1/3/2028.

Massachusetts*

The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave announced the 2026 contribution rate and maximum benefit amounts that will be effective January 1, 2026.

  • The 2026 PFML rate will remain the same as 2025 at 0.88%.
  • The 2026 maximum weekly benefit amount will be $1,230.39.

 

**The Social Security wage cap (OASDI) will be increasing to $184,500 in 2026.

Minnesota*

MN Paid Leave has extended the deadline for submitting equivalent plan applications. Employers seeking a January 1, 2026 effective date now have until November 15, 2025 to submit their requests, instead of the previous November 10 deadline.

 

For additional information about equivalent plans, you can visit the state's wepage on equivalent plans by clicking here: Equivalent plans for Paid Leave / Minnesota Paid Leave

 

**The Social Security wage cap (OASDI) will be increasing to $184,500 in 2026.

Oregon*

**The Social Security wage cap (OASDI) will be increasing to $184,500 in 2026.

 

 

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