State
Maine PFML rules for employers
Maine PFML: contributions since Jan 1, 2025; benefits since May 1, 2026.
Status by topic in Maine
Contributions and rate
In effect
since Jan 1, 2025 · 26 MRSA ch. 7, subch. 6-C
Small employers
In effect
since Jan 1, 2025 · 26 MRSA ch. 7, subch. 6-C
Private plans
In effect
since Jan 1, 2025 · 26 MRSA § 850-H
Reports and payments
Not yet confirmed
no dated rule on file
Employee notices
Not yet confirmed
no dated rule on file
Benefits
In effect
since May 1, 2026 · 26 MRSA § 850-C
| Topic | Status | In short | Effective | Next change | Statute | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions and rate | In effect | Rate: 1.0% (15 or more employees) · 0.5% (fewer than 15)Employee share: no more than 0.5%Fixed for: 2025–2027 | Jan 1, 2025 | — | 26 MRSA ch. 7, subch. 6-C | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Small employers | In effect | Threshold: fewer than 15 employeesRate: 0.5%; may be deducted entirely from employeesSize date: each October 1 for the next calendar year | Jan 1, 2025 | — | 26 MRSA ch. 7, subch. 6-C | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Private plans | In effect | Official list: 21 carriers, current as of 08/24/2026Fee: $250 + $250 on approval; valid three years | Jan 1, 2025 | — | 26 MRSA § 850-H | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Reports and payments | Not yet confirmed | — | — | — | — | — |
| Employee notices | Not yet confirmed | — | — | — | — | — |
| Benefits | In effect | Since: May 1, 2026Weekly maximum: $1,250 (rounded; PFML chart, June 2026)Formula: 90% up to half the state average weekly wage, 66% above | May 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | 26 MRSA § 850-C | Oct 8, 2026 |
As of Oct 10, 2026. Every row names its statute and the day we checked it. Grey rows are on the verification queue. Not legal advice.
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