As a reminder for all Colorado employers:

• The current PFML premium rate of 0.9% remains in effect through December 31, 2025.

• Beginning January 1, 2026, the rate will decrease to 0.88%, with employers allowed to deduct up to 0.44% from employee wages.

• Starting in 2027, the premium will be set annually by the FAMLI Division Director (capped at 1.2%) and announced by September 1 of the prior year.

Benefit Expansion (Effective January 1, 2026): Employees may take up to 12 additional weeks of PFML if their child is receiving inpatient care in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This applies for the duration of NICU care and to claims filed on or after January 1, 2026.

• For estimates, use the FAMLI premium calculator (estimates only).

Employer Responsibilities:

• Businesses with 10 or more employees must pay the full premium quarterly.
• Employers with 1–9 employees pay half the premium but may choose to cover the full amount.
• Premiums apply only to wages up to $176,100.

For additional information:

• Colorado Revises Paid Family and Medical Leave Law with New Benefits and Premium Changes (VensureHR)
• Colorado FAMLI – Premium and Benefits Calculator
• Colorado SB 25-144 – Change Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act

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