Temporary Reduction in Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits
For claims filed on or after October 1, 2026, but on or before September 30, 2030, leave is available for the following amounts of time within a 52-workweek period:
- Family leave: up to six workweeks (down from 12 workweeks);
- Medical leave: up to 10 workweeks (down from 12 workweeks);
- Parental leave: up to 12 workweeks (remains the same); and
- Prenatal leave: up to two workweeks (remains the same).
However, benefits are scheduled to increase on October 1, 2030.
Employees file for benefits with the Office of Paid Family Leave within the Department of Employment Services (DOES) and they process the benefit claims for employees.