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Maryland FAMLI rules for employers

FAMLI: registration open; deductions from Jan 1, 2027; benefits from Jan 1, 2028.

Status by topic in Maryland

TopicStatusIn shortEffectiveNext changeStatuteChecked
Contributions and rateScheduled — not in effect yetTotal rate: 0.9% (2027); ceiling 1.2%Split: 0.45% employer · 0.45% employeeWage cap: Social Security wage base — $184,500 in 2026; 2027 not announced as of Sep 18, 2026Jan 1, 2027Jan 1, 2027Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. § 8.3-601Oct 8, 2026
Small employersScheduled — not in effect yetThreshold: fewer than 15 employees in totalWhat a small employer remits: 0.45% — the employee halfCondition: the quarterly report's 'Total employee headcount' field (Maryland and elsewhere) must be filled inJan 1, 2027Jan 1, 2027COMAR 09.42.02.06, .08Oct 8, 2026
Private plansScheduled — not in effect yetDeclaration of Intent: Sep 1 – Nov 15, 2026; agent-signed consultation formDuring 2027: collect and hold both shares in escrowApplication: due Oct 1, 2027; yearly fee $100–$1,000Sep 1, 2026Jan 1, 2028COMAR 09.42.03Oct 8, 2026
Reports and paymentsScheduled — not in effect yetFirst report and payment: Apr 30, 2027Then: Jul 31 · Oct 31 · Jan 31 (payment timely on the next business day)How: online: CSV upload, manual entry form or SFTPJan 1, 2027Apr 30, 2027COMAR 09.42.02.08Oct 8, 2026
Employee noticesScheduled — not in effect yetBefore deductions: one pay period before the first deductionAll employers: from July 2027: at hire, yearly, on a leave request, when the leave qualifiesSample notice: not published yet (checked Oct 8, 2026)Dec 1, 2026Dec 1, 2026COMAR 09.42.02.05D; COMAR 09.42.04.08Oct 8, 2026
BenefitsScheduled — not in effect yetStart: January 1, 2028 (no later than January 3, 2028 by law)Weeks: up to 12 a year (24 in one special case)Weekly maximum: $1,000 through Dec 31, 2028, then indexedJan 1, 2028Jan 1, 2028Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. §§ 8.3-701 to 8.3-703Oct 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.

Dates and deadlines that apply

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

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