US paid family & medical leave programs (17 jurisdictions)
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US state paid family & medical leave (PFML) program intelligence, agent-curated 2026-10-01: 17 jurisdictions with mandatory paid-leave insurance (14 PFML programs — 12 active plus Maryland and Virginia upcoming — and paid-medical-only TDI in Hawaii and Puerto Rico), one row per program with 2026 contribution rates (employee/employer split), taxable wage base, max weekly benefit, leave durations, small-employer rules, and a documented 0-100 pfml_pressure_score (rate burden + 2026 momentum + benefit generosity). Captures the 2026 wave: benefit launches in Minnesota, Delaware and Maine; Washington's premium hike to 1.13%; Maryland's 0.90% 2027 launch rate; Virginia's newly enacted 2028 program. A payroll/HR sales team joins on state_code to rank territories by employer cost; multi-state employers read it for labor-cost planning. Voluntary programs (NH, VT) and WA Cares LTC deliberately excluded. Re-verify annually.
- Rows
- 17
- Columns
- 27
- Source cadence
- Yearly
- Last refreshed
- Oct 1, 2026
- Theme
- labor
| Column | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| program_id | string | Deterministic primary key: stable slug per jurisdiction. |
| state_name | string | State / district / territory name. |
| state_code | string | Join key: USPS 2-letter code (DC and PR included). |
| country_code | string | ISO alpha-3 country (USA for all rows). |
| program_name | string | Official program name(s). |
| program_type | string | pfml_mandatory (paid family + medical) or paid_medical_only_tdi (Hawaii, Puerto Rico). |
| status | string | active (paying benefits) or upcoming (MD, VA). |
| contributions_begin | date | Date payroll contributions began/begin; NULL for long-standing programs where the date is not tracked. (unit: ISO date) |
| benefits_begin | date | Date benefits became/become payable; NULL for long-standing programs where the date is not tracked. (unit: ISO date) |
| total_rate_pct | float | Headline statutory contribution rate, employee + employer, for the standard (larger-employer) case; NULL where TBD (VA) — never 0. (unit: percent of taxable wages) |
| employee_rate_pct | float | Employee share of the headline rate; NULL where TBD. (unit: percent of taxable wages) |
| employer_rate_pct | float | Employer share of the headline rate for the standard case; NULL where the employer share is experience-rated/variable (HI, NJ TDI, NY DBL) or TBD (VA). (unit: percent of taxable wages) |
| wage_base_usd | float | 2026 taxable wage base; NULL = no cap (CA, DC) or TBD (VA). (unit: USD) |
| wage_base_note | string | Wage-base detail (SS max, weekly base, program-specific caps). |
| max_weekly_benefit_usd | float | 2026 headline maximum weekly benefit (H2 value where mid-year step-ups apply); NULL where TBD (VA). (unit: USD) |
| family_leave_weeks | integer | Paid family-leave weeks per 12-month period; 0 for medical-only programs. (unit: weeks) |
| medical_leave_weeks | integer | Paid medical-leave weeks per 12-month period (pregnancy extensions counted here). (unit: weeks) |
| combined_max_weeks | integer | Combined maximum paid-leave weeks per period. (unit: weeks) |
| benefit_formula_note | string | Headline wage-replacement rule. |
| small_employer_rule | string | Small-employer exemption / reduced-premium rule summary. |
| momentum_flag | string | benefits_began_2026 (DE/ME/MN) | rate_or_benefit_changed_2026 | upcoming (MD/VA) | stable. |
| pfml_pressure_score | integer | 0-100 employer cost/compliance score: 40*total_rate/1.30 + momentum (30 new/changed, 20 upcoming, 10 stable) + 30*max_benefit/1765, rounded. |
| note | string | Row context: 2026 deltas, splits, caps, and what was deliberately excluded. |
| verification_status | string | multi_source: every headline rate confirmed against two independent 2026 compilations; 2026 deltas triple-checked. |
| source_urls | string | Exact source URLs opened during curation, semicolon-joined. |
| collected_at | string | Curation snapshot date (2026-10-01). |
| row_hash | string | SHA-256 (16 hex chars) of the row payload; changes when any field changes. |
First 10 sample rows — a preview, not the complete dataset.
| program_id | state_name | state_code | country_code | program_name | program_type | status | contributions_begin | benefits_begin | total_rate_pct | employee_rate_pct | employer_rate_pct | wage_base_usd | wage_base_note | max_weekly_benefit_usd | family_leave_weeks | medical_leave_weeks | combined_max_weeks | benefit_formula_note | small_employer_rule | momentum_flag | pfml_pressure_score | note | verification_status | source_urls | collected_at | row_hash |
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| ca_sdi_pfl | California | CA | USA | State Disability Insurance (SDI) + Paid Family Leave (PFL) | pfml_mandatory | active | — | 2004-07-01 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0 | — | No wage cap — applies to all SDI wages | 1,765 | 8 | 52 | 52 | PFL: 70-90% of wages (8 weeks bonding/caregiving); SDI: 52 weeks own disability | No employer contribution at any size | rate_or_benefit_changed_2026 | 100 | 2026 rate rose to 1.3% (from 1.2%); 2026 max weekly benefit $1,765. Employee-funded only; no wage cap. | multi_source | http://taxnews.ey.com/news/2026-0131-2026-state-disability-paid-family-and-medical-leave-and-long-term-care-insurance-wage-base-and-rates;https://www.mercer.com/content/dam/mercer-dotcom/migrated-assets/blogs/law-and-policy/2026/06/pdf-2026-paid-family-and-medical-leave-snapshots-across-the-us.pdf | 2026-10-01 | ac72d1198b636c53 |
| co_famli | Colorado | CO | USA | Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) | pfml_mandatory | active | 2023-01-01 | 2024-01-01 | 0.88 | 0.44 | 0.44 | 184,500 | Social Security wage max | 1,448.02 | 12 | 16 | 16 | Up to 90% of AWW for lower earners; +4 weeks medical for pregnancy/childbirth complications | Employers with <10 employees (nationwide) exempt from employer share; employees still pay 0.44% | rate_or_benefit_changed_2026 | 82 | 0.88% split 50/50; 2026 max weekly benefit $1,448.02 (July-Dec; $1,381.45 Jan-June). | multi_source | http://taxnews.ey.com/news/2026-0131-2026-state-disability-paid-family-and-medical-leave-and-long-term-care-insurance-wage-base-and-rates;https://www.mercer.com/content/dam/mercer-dotcom/migrated-assets/blogs/law-and-policy/2026/06/pdf-2026-paid-family-and-medical-leave-snapshots-across-the-us.pdf | 2026-10-01 | 21258b7df8dbc735 |
| ct_pl | Connecticut | CT | USA | Connecticut Paid Leave (CT PL) | pfml_mandatory | active | 2021-01-01 | 2022-01-01 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0 | 184,500 | Social Security wage max | 1,016.4 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 95% of AWW up to $677.60 + 60% above; +2 weeks for pregnancy-related conditions | No employer contribution at any size | rate_or_benefit_changed_2026 | 63 | Employee-funded 0.5%; 2026 max weekly benefit $1,016.40 (from $981). | multi_source | http://taxnews.ey.com/news/2026-0131-2026-state-disability-paid-family-and-medical-leave-and-long-term-care-insurance-wage-base-and-rates;https://www.mercer.com/content/dam/mercer-dotcom/migrated-assets/blogs/law-and-policy/2026/06/pdf-2026-paid-family-and-medical-leave-snapshots-across-the-us.pdf | 2026-10-01 | f2105b580961acba |
| de_pl | Delaware | DE | USA | Delaware Paid Leave (DPL) | pfml_mandatory | active | 2025-01-01 | 2026-01-01 | 0.8 | 0 | 0.8 | 184,500 | Social Security wage max | 900 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 80% of average gross weekly wages; 12 weeks parental per 12 months; 6 weeks medical/family per 24 months | Employers may deduct up to 50% of premium from employees; 10-24 employees pay parental premium only (0.32%); <10 exempt | benefits_began_2026 | 70 | NEW benefits Jan 1, 2026 (contributions from Jan 2025). 0.8% total (0.4 medical, 0.32 parental, 0.08 family). Max $900/wk. | multi_source | http://taxnews.ey.com/news/2026-0131-2026-state-disability-paid-family-and-medical-leave-and-long-term-care-insurance-wage-base-and-rates;https://www.mercer.com/content/dam/mercer-dotcom/migrated-assets/blogs/law-and-policy/2026/06/pdf-2026-paid-family-and-medical-leave-snapshots-across-the-us.pdf | 2026-10-01 | 1d5a93af244c72f2 |
| dc_upl | District of Columbia | DC | USA | Universal Paid Leave (UPL) | pfml_mandatory | active | 2019-07-01 | 2020-07-01 | 0.75 | 0 | 0.75 | — | No wage cap — payroll tax on total wages | 1,190 | 12 | 14 | 14 | Up to 90% of AWW for lower earners; +2 weeks for prenatal care | Employer-only tax at any size | rate_or_benefit_changed_2026 | 73 | Employer-only 0.75% confirmed for 2026; max weekly benefit $1,190 (Jan-Sept 2026; Oct-Dec TBA). | multi_source | http://taxnews.ey.com/news/2026-0131-2026-state-disability-paid-family-and-medical-leave-and-long-term-care-insurance-wage-base-and-rates;https://www.mercer.com/content/dam/mercer-dotcom/migrated-assets/blogs/law-and-policy/2026/06/pdf-2026-paid-family-and-medical-leave-snapshots-across-the-us.pdf | 2026-10-01 | 08e3d3ad1daeee98 |
| hi_tdi | Hawaii | HI | USA | Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) | paid_medical_only_tdi | active | — | — | 0.5 | 0.5 | — | — | Weekly wage base $1,500.21; employee capped at $7.50/week | 871 | 0 | 26 | 26 | 58% of average weekly wage; no state plan — all employers insured or self-insured | Employer pays balance of premium over employee share (experience-rated) | rate_or_benefit_changed_2026 | 60 | Medical-only: no paid family leave in Hawaii. Employee pays up to 0.5% ($7.50/wk max); employer share variable. 2026 max $871. | multi_source | http://taxnews.ey.com/news/2026-0131-2026-state-disability-paid-family-and-medical-leave-and-long-term-care-insurance-wage-base-and-rates;https://www.mercer.com/content/dam/mercer-dotcom/migrated-assets/blogs/law-and-policy/2026/06/pdf-2026-paid-family-and-medical-leave-snapshots-across-the-us.pdf | 2026-10-01 | ec01b3e82b3119da |
| me_pfml | Maine | ME | USA | Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) | pfml_mandatory | active | 2025-01-01 | 2026-05-01 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 184,500 | Social Security wage max | 1,249.12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | Up to 90% of AWW for lower earners; max is 100% of state AWW | Employers with <15 employees (in Maine) exempt from employer share; employees still pay 0.5% | benefits_began_2026 | 82 | NEW benefits May 2026 (contributions from Jan 2025). 1.0% split 50/50. 2026 max $1,249.12 (July-Dec; $1,198.84 May-June). | multi_source | http://taxnews.ey.com/news/2026-0131-2026-state-disability-paid-family-and-medical-leave-and-long-term-care-insurance-wage-base-and-rates;https://www.mercer.com/content/dam/mercer-dotcom/migrated-assets/blogs/law-and-policy/2026/06/pdf-2026-paid-family-and-medical-leave-snapshots-across-the-us.pdf | 2026-10-01 | 27e5aae6dcf67a60 |
| md_famli | Maryland | MD | USA | Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI / Time to Care Act) | pfml_mandatory | upcoming | 2027-01-01 | 2028-01-03 | 0.9 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 184,500 | Social Security wage max | 1,000 | 12 | 24 | 24 | Up to 90% of AWW for lower earners; +12 weeks if medical + bonding both needed in one year | Employers with <15 employees (nationally) exempt from employer share; employees still pay 0.45% | upcoming | 65 | UPCOMING: contributions begin Jan 1, 2027 at 0.90% (rate set 2026, capped at 1.2% by statute); benefits from Jan 3, 2028; 12 weeks (+12), max $1,000/wk. Employer registration opened Sept 1, 2026. | multi_source | http://taxnews.ey.com/news/2026-0131-2026-state-disability-paid-family-and-medical-leave-and-long-term-care-insurance-wage-base-and-rates;https://www.mercer.com/content/dam/mercer-dotcom/migrated-assets/blogs/law-and-policy/2026/06/pdf-2026-paid-family-and-medical-leave-snapshots-across-the-us.pdf;https://www.crowell.com/en/insights/client-alerts/we-are-famli-marylands-family-and-medical-leave-insurance-law-creates-new-obligations-for-employers;https://www.hrmorning.com/news/maryland-famli-employer-registration/ | 2026-10-01 | 8cd7f1307beb8d39 |
| ma_pfml | Massachusetts | MA | USA | Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) | pfml_mandatory | active | 2019-10-01 | 2021-01-01 | 0.88 | 0.46 | 0.42 | 184,500 | Social Security wage max | 1,230.39 | 12 | 20 | 26 | Up to 80% of AWW for lower earners; 26 weeks military caregiver; combined max 26 weeks | Employers with <25 employees exempt from employer share (0.42% medical); employee pays 0.46% (0.28 medical + 0.18 family) | rate_or_benefit_changed_2026 | 78 | 2026 rate unchanged at 0.88% (DFML notice); max weekly benefit $1,230.39. Family leave 100% employee-funded. | multi_source | http://taxnews.ey.com/news/2026-0131-2026-state-disability-paid-family-and-medical-leave-and-long-term-care-insurance-wage-base-and-rates;https://www.mercer.com/content/dam/mercer-dotcom/migrated-assets/blogs/law-and-policy/2026/06/pdf-2026-paid-family-and-medical-leave-snapshots-across-the-us.pdf | 2026-10-01 | 6b259e810f520e96 |
| mn_pl | Minnesota | MN | USA | Minnesota Paid Leave (MPL) | pfml_mandatory | active | 2026-01-01 | 2026-01-01 | 0.88 | 0.44 | 0.44 | 185,000 | $185,000 (SS wage base rounded to nearest $1,000) | 1,423 | 12 | 12 | 20 | Up to 90% of AWW for lower earners; 12 medical + 12 family, 20 combined max | Employers with <=30 employees have reduced premium; 1-9 employees lowest premium; seasonal hospitality excluded | benefits_began_2026 | 81 | NEW Jan 1, 2026: contributions and benefits from day one. 0.88% split 50/50. 2026 max $1,423 (Jan-Sept; Oct-Dec TBA). | multi_source | http://taxnews.ey.com/news/2026-0131-2026-state-disability-paid-family-and-medical-leave-and-long-term-care-insurance-wage-base-and-rates;https://www.mercer.com/content/dam/mercer-dotcom/migrated-assets/blogs/law-and-policy/2026/06/pdf-2026-paid-family-and-medical-leave-snapshots-across-the-us.pdf | 2026-10-01 | 76cfe1a43729a5e9 |
Profiled Oct 1, 2026 from snapshot 20261001T224859Z-bdcb7f73954b
Measured- Completeness
- 95.4%
- Rows
- 17
- Columns
- 27
- Columns with gaps
- 7
20192028
| Column | Missing | Distinct | Range | Distribution |
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| program_idvarchar | 0% | 17 | — |
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| state_namevarchar | 0% | 17 | — |
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| state_codevarchar | 0% | 17 | — |
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| country_codevarchar | 0% | 1 | — |
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| program_namevarchar | 0% | 14 | — |
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| program_typevarchar | 0% | 2 | — |
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| statusvarchar | 0% | 2 | — |
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| contributions_begindate | 35.3% | 10 | Jan 1, 2019 → Apr 1, 2028 | — |
| benefits_begindate | 23.5% | 13 | Jul 1, 2004 → Dec 1, 2028 | — |
| total_rate_pctdouble | 5.9% | 13 | 0.42 → 1.3median 0.88 | 2 outside 1st–99th percentile |
| employee_rate_pctdouble | 5.9% | 12 | 0 → 1.3median 0.48 | 1 outside 1st–99th percentile |
| employer_rate_pctdouble | 23.5% | 11 | 0 → 0.8median 0.42 | 1 outside 1st–99th percentile |
| wage_base_usddouble | 23.5% | 6 | 9,000 → 185,000median 184,500 | 2 outside 1st–99th percentile |
| wage_base_notevarchar | 0% | 10 | — |
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| max_weekly_benefit_usddouble | 5.9% | 16 | 113 → 1,765median 1,214 | 2 outside 1st–99th percentile |
| family_leave_weeksbigint | 0% | 3 | 0 → 12median 12 | |
| medical_leave_weeksbigint | 0% | 10 | 6 → 52median 16 | 2 outside 1st–99th percentile |
| combined_max_weeksbigint | 0% | 11 | 12 → 52median 20 | 1 outside 1st–99th percentile |
| benefit_formula_notevarchar | 0% | 18 | — |
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| small_employer_rulevarchar | 0% | 16 | — |
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| momentum_flagvarchar | 0% | 4 | — |
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| pfml_pressure_scorebigint | 0% | 15 | 20 → 100median 78 | 2 outside 1st–99th percentile |
| notevarchar | 0% | 18 | — |
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| verification_statusvarchar | 0% | 1 | — |
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| source_urlsvarchar | 0% | 3 | — |
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| collected_atvarchar | 0% | 1 | — |
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| row_hashvarchar | 0% | 20 | — |
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US paid family & medical leave programs (agent-curated). (2026). US paid family & medical leave programs (17 jurisdictions) [Data set, snapshot 20261001T224859Z-bdcb7f73954b, sha256 bdcb7f73954b]. Datazimuts. Retrieved 2026-10-02, from https://datazimuts.com/en/datasets/us_paid_family_leave_intel/us_pfml_program_panel?snapshot=20261001T224859Z-bdcb7f73954b
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@misc{dz_us_paid_family_leave_intel_us_pfml_progr_bdcb7f73,
title = {{US paid family \& medical leave programs (17 jurisdictions)}},
author = {{US paid family \& medical leave programs (agent-curated)}},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Datazimuts},
howpublished = {\url{https://datazimuts.com/en/datasets/us_paid_family_leave_intel/us_pfml_program_panel?snapshot=20261001T224859Z-bdcb7f73954b}},
note = {Snapshot 20261001T224859Z-bdcb7f73954b, sha256 bdcb7f73954b1de4ad33dd3a92c4157c3ddf1f912ba173c905ca8cc13b89e6cf; accessed 2026-10-02}
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