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Paid family & medical leave in Colorado

Colorado runs FAMLI (Family and Medical Leave Insurance) — wage replacement while you take time off for your health or a family member's. Here's what it pays, and how it fits with FMLA.

Wage replacement

90% of wages up to half the state average weekly wage, 50% above that; max $1,448.02/week

Your own health condition

12 weeks per year, plus up to 4 more for pregnancy or childbirth complications

Caring for family

12 weeks per year; parents with an infant in the NICU may qualify for 12 additional weeks

Who pays for it

0.88% of wages, split 50/50 between employee and employer (employers under 10 employees skip the employer share)

Job protection: Yes — FAMLI itself protects your job once you've been with your employer at least 180 days.

No waiting period — benefits start the first day of approved leave. Claims should generally be opened within 30 days of your first absence.

Official CO program site →

How it works with FMLA

Think of it as two layers. Federal FMLA is the job protection layer: up to 12 weeks per year where your employer must hold your position and keep your health insurance active — but it pays nothing. FAMLI (Family and Medical Leave Insurance) is the money layer: it replaces part of your wages while you're out.

When you qualify for both, they typically run at the same time — protected job, partial paycheck. And both layers usually need the same thing to start: certification from a licensed health care provider that your condition (or your family member's) qualifies.

How LeaveMD helps in Colorado

One telehealth evaluation with a clinician licensed in Colorado— $159.99 one-time, or $49/month for unlimited consultations. If certification is appropriate, we complete your employer's FMLA forms and the medical certification your state claim needs — and handle HR follow-ups. If it isn't, you get a full refund.

Common questions in Colorado

Five minutes today. Protected leave in Colorado if you qualify.

The eligibility check is free, takes about two minutes, and your employer is never contacted.

Check if you qualify — free →

You pay only if you book — full refund if certification isn't appropriate for you.

Program figures as of 2026-07-07, from official CO sources. Rates and caps change — verify current amounts with the state before making decisions. This page is general information, not legal advice.