Rhode Island Paid Family Leave 2026
Last updated: · Source: Rhode Island Temporary Caregiver Insurance
Rhode Island Temporary Caregiver Insurance
60% wage replacement · up to 8 weeks · effective 2014-01-01
Program Details
Benefit is calculated as roughly 4.62% of your highest base-period quarter wages (rising to 5.38% in 2027 and 5.77% in 2028), commonly summarized as about 60% wage replacement, up to the weekly cap.
| Weeks available | 8 |
| Wage replacement | 60% (tiered) |
| Max weekly benefit | $1,150 |
| Effective since | 2014-01-01 |
| Covers bonding with a new child | Yes |
| Covers caring for a family member | Yes |
| Covers military family leave | No |
Estimate Your Rhode Island Benefit
Estimated Rhode Island Temporary Caregiver Insurance benefit
$600.00
per week
$4,800.00
over 8 weeks
Benefit is calculated as roughly 4.62% of your highest base-period quarter wages (rising to 5.38% in 2027 and 5.77% in 2028), commonly summarized as about 60% wage replacement, up to the weekly cap. Confirm your exact benefit with Rhode Island Temporary Caregiver Insurance'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. Rhode Island Temporary Caregiver Insurance 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 RI TCI replaces part of your paycheck.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rhode Island Temporary Caregiver Insurance replaces approximately 60% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1,150 per week, for up to 8 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. Rhode Island Temporary Caregiver Insurance 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 RI TCI website, generally before or shortly after your leave begins, with supporting documentation for your reason for leave.