MA PFML (Massachusetts Paid Family & Medical Leave) 2026
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Massachusetts PFML
80% wage replacement · up to 12 weeks (26 combined max) · effective 2021-01-01
Program Details
80% of wages up to 50% of the state average weekly wage, plus 50% of wages above that, up to the weekly cap. Weeks also vary by reason: up to 12 weeks for bonding/family care, up to 20 weeks for the employee's own serious health condition, capped at 26 combined weeks per benefit year.
| Weeks available | 12 (26 combined max) |
| Wage replacement | 80% (tiered) |
| Max weekly benefit | $1,230 |
| Effective since | 2021-01-01 |
| Covers bonding with a new child | Yes |
| Covers caring for a family member | Yes |
| Covers military family leave | Yes |
Estimate Your Massachusetts Benefit
Estimated Massachusetts PFML benefit
$800.00
per week
$9,600.00
over 12 weeks
80% of wages up to 50% of the state average weekly wage, plus 50% of wages above that, up to the weekly cap. Weeks also vary by reason: up to 12 weeks for bonding/family care, up to 20 weeks for the employee's own serious health condition, capped at 26 combined weeks per benefit year. Confirm your exact benefit with Massachusetts PFML'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. Massachusetts PFML 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 MA PFML replaces part of your paycheck.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) is the Massachusetts state agency that runs PFML — administers claims, sets contribution rates, and updates the maximum weekly benefit each year. It's part of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development.
MA PFML pays 80% of your wages up to a maximum of $1,230 per week — up to 12 weeks for family leave, 20 weeks for your own serious health condition, capped at 26 combined weeks per benefit year.
Notify your employer first, then apply online through the DFML portal at mass.gov — most applicants complete the form in about 15 minutes once they have their supporting documents ready. Call DFML at (833) 344-7365 for help with your claim.