Maryland Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI)¶
FAMLI allows Maryland employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave per year (up to 24 weeks in specific cases) to care for themselves or family members, providing wage replacement and job protection.
Provides up to 12 weeks of paid leave (up to 24 weeks for two separate qualifying events, e.g., personal health and welcoming a child). Weekly benefits are capped at $1,000. Benefit calculation: 90% of average weekly wage (AWG) if AWG <= 65% of State Average Weekly Wage (SAWW); if higher, 90% of 65% of SAWW plus 50% of the remaining wages.
Some details for this program are still being verified. Check the official source for the most current information.
Eligibility¶
- Must have worked 680+ hours
- Relationship: spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, other relative
Questions to ask the program¶
These are questions to ask the program, not a verdict on your eligibility. Confirm the current rules directly with the program.
- Does the person receiving care live in Maryland? — Residency is usually the first thing a program checks.
- Does your relationship to the person — spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, or other relative — count for this program?
- Do the work hours meet the minimum (our record lists 680 hours)?
- Is there a caregiver-specific department, coordinator, or support line? Ask for it by name. — Many agencies have one that isn’t advertised on the website.
- What documents do you need from us to start an application?
- Is there a waitlist right now, and how long is it?
Services¶
Provides up to 12 weeks of paid leave (up to 24 weeks for two separate qualifying events, e.g., personal health and welcoming a child). Weekly benefits are capped at $1,000. Benefit calculation: 90% of average weekly wage (AWG) if AWG <= 65% of State Average Weekly Wage (SAWW); if higher, 90% of 65% of SAWW plus 50% of the remaining wages.
How to apply¶
- Apply for benefits 60 days before or after the first date of leave needed for a qualifying event