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
Delaware - Paid Family and Medical Leave (Benefits start January 2026)
Maine - Paid Family & Medical Leave (Benefits start May 2026)
Maryland - Paid Family & Medical Leave (Benefits start July 2026)
Massachusetts - Paid Family & Medical Leave
Minnesota - Paid Family & Medical Leave (Benefits start January 2026)
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
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California
Paid Family Leave (PFL) Law effective since January 1, 2004. -
Colorado
Family & Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) benefits began January 1, 2024.
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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 July 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 began January 1, 2023.
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New Jersey
Family Leave Insurance (FLI) benefits began in 2008.
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New York
Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefits began January 1, 2018. -
Oregon
Paid Family & Medical Leave Insurance (PFMLI) benefits began September 3, 2023.
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Rhode Island
Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI) benefits began January 2014.
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Vermont
Family and Medical Leave Insurance Plan (FMLI) benefits began July 1, 2023.
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Washington
Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) benefits began January 1, 2020.