COLORADO PRIVATE PLAN (FAMLI)
Paid Family and Medical Leave Law
(Proposition 118)
Proposition 118 created a paid family and medical leave insurance program in the state of Colorado. This benefit was made available to employees beginning Jan. 1, 2024.
For the state plan, employers will contribute 50% of the total rate; employees 50% through payroll deduction. An employer can choose to pay all or part of the employee contributions as a company benefit.
What qualifying events could a worker use leave for?
- Care for a new child, including adopted and foster children.
- Care for themselves, if they have a serious health condition.
- Care for a family member’s serious health condition.
- Make arrangements for a family member’s military deployment.
- Address the immediate safety needs and impact of domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
Visit the Colorado FAMLI Website
Read the Colorado FAMLI Statute
Private Plan Requirements
- In order to participate in a private plan, the employer must obtain approval from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment.
- Employers are permitted, but not required, to deduct from employees’ pay to fund the equivalent program. The amount cannot exceed what employees would pay into the State program.
- Employers must apply for re-approval after the initial eight years, or if the plan changes. Employers must submit annual attestations to the state.
Get a Proposal
Landsman Insurance Services can assist you in obtaining Private Plan proposals from highly rated insurance companies authorized to issue Private Plans in Colorado. Contact us or Book an appointment to discuss your company's options. You may also create a request for proposal by completing the Private Plan Request for Proposal form. Once the form is completed we will contact you shortly.