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Vermont Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)

Vermont's Family and Medical Leave Insurance plan is a VOLUNTARY, insurance-based paid family leave program — NOT a mandatory universal payroll-tax program like most other state PFML laws. Mandatory for state employees only; private employers may opt in voluntarily through phased expansion: Phase 1 (July 2023) state employees, Phase 2 (July 2024) employers with 2+ employees, Phase 3 (July 2025) all employers including 1 employee and self-employed. Provides up to 6 weeks of wage replacement at approximately 60% of average weekly wages, up to roughly $1,074/week. Administered through The Hartford insurance company. Does NOT provide job protection.

VOLUNTARY opt-in program (not mandatory for private employers). Up to 6 weeks of wage replacement at approximately 60% of average weekly wages, up to roughly $1,074/week. Covers care for a seriously ill family member (spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, parent-in-law), bonding with a new child, and own medical leave. Mandatory for state employees; voluntary for private employers through phased expansion: Phase 2 (July 2024) opened to employers with 2+ employees; Phase 3 (July 2025) opened to all employers and self-employed. Administered through The Hartford insurance company. Does NOT provide job protection. Premiums vary by insurer.

Some details for this program are still being verified. Check the official source for the most current information.

Eligibility

  • Must be a resident of VT

Services

VOLUNTARY opt-in program (not mandatory for private employers). Up to 6 weeks of wage replacement at approximately 60% of average weekly wages, up to roughly $1,074/week. Covers care for a seriously ill family member (spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, parent-in-law), bonding with a new child, and own medical leave. Mandatory for state employees; voluntary for private employers through phased expansion: Phase 2 (July 2024) opened to employers with 2+ employees; Phase 3 (July 2025) opened to all employers and self-employed. Administered through The Hartford insurance company. Does NOT provide job protection. Premiums vary by insurer.

How to apply

Apply online or find more information at the official program page.

  • fmla (companion): FMLA provides federal job protection for eligible employees; VT FMLI provides voluntary state-level wage replacement but no job protection