Maryland Paid Family Leave 2026
Last updated: · Source: Maryland FAMLI
This program is not paying benefits yet
Delayed by Maryland HB 102 (2025): payroll contributions begin January 1, 2027, and benefit payments begin no earlier than January 1, 2027 (possibly as late as January 2028). Not yet collecting contributions or paying claims.
Maryland FAMLI (planned)
90% wage replacement · up to 12 weeks · planned for 2027-01-01
Program Details
| Weeks available | 12 |
| Wage replacement | 90% |
| Max weekly benefit | $1,000 |
| Planned effective date | 2027-01-01 |
| Covers bonding with a new child | Yes |
| Covers caring for a family member | Yes |
| Covers military family leave | No |
Estimate Your Maryland Benefit
Maryland FAMLI is not paying benefits yet
Delayed by Maryland HB 102 (2025): payroll contributions begin January 1, 2027, and benefit payments begin no earlier than January 1, 2027 (possibly as late as January 2028). Not yet collecting contributions or paying claims. The estimate below reflects the planned benefit once the program is active.
Estimated Maryland FAMLI benefit
$900.00
per week
$10,800.00
over 12 weeks
This is a simplified estimate (90% of wages up to $1,000.00/week) for planning purposes only. Confirm your exact benefit with Maryland FAMLI's official calculator before making decisions.
Paid Family Leave benefits typically run concurrently with any federal FMLA leave that also qualifies — PFL pays you, FMLA protects your job. Check your FMLA eligibility →
How This Works With FMLA
Federal FMLA protects your job during qualifying leave but pays nothing. Maryland FAMLI is a separate state benefit that pays part of your wages during that same period. When a leave qualifies under both, they typically run concurrently — FMLA protects your position while MD FAMLI replaces part of your paycheck.
Frequently Asked Questions
Maryland FAMLI replaces approximately 90% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1,000 per week, for up to 12 weeks.
Bonding with a new child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition, .
No. Federal FMLA protects your job but pays nothing. Maryland FAMLI is a separate state benefit that pays you during leave. The two typically run concurrently when a leave qualifies under both.
Apply directly through the official MD FAMLI website, generally before or shortly after your leave begins, with supporting documentation for your reason for leave.