FAMLI help for employers in Allegany County

Jan 1, 2028 · Effective · MD

Benefits start

The official About page says benefits become available January 1, 2028. The law requires a start no later than January 3, 2028 (§ 8.3-701, as amended by HB 102 of 2025, Chapter 363). Up to 12 weeks a year (24 in one special case), up to $1,000 a week through December 31, 2028, no waiting period.

Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. § 8.3-701 to 8.3-703 · Maryland FAMLI — About the program · verified Oct 8, 2026

Nov 1, 2027 · Deadline · MD

The State sets the 2028 contribution rate

On or before November 1 each year, beginning in 2027, the Secretary sets the total rate for the next calendar year. The statute's ceiling is 1.2% of wages.

On or before this date.

Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. § 8.3-601(d) · Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. § 8.3-601 · verified Oct 8, 2026

Oct 1, 2027 · Deadline · MD

Private-plan applications due

Private-plan applications are available in summer 2027 and are due October 1, 2027 for an employer that filed a Declaration of Intent. Fee, paid every year — commercial plan by Maryland employees: $100 (1–14), $250 (15–49), $500 (50–199), $600 (200–499), $750 (500–999), $1,000 (1,000 or more); self-insured $1,000. Self-insurance needs 50 or more Maryland employees, or a compliant plan in effect on or before July 31, 2026 (COMAR 09.42.03.05K(5)(c)).

For employers that filed a Declaration of Intent.

COMAR 09.42.03.05 · Maryland FAMLI — Understand your plan · verified Oct 8, 2026