Paid family & medical leave in Connecticut

Connecticut runs CT Paid Leave — 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

95% of wages up to 40× the state minimum wage, 60% above that; capped around $1,016/week (indexed to the minimum wage)

Your own health condition

12 weeks per 12 months, plus 2 more for incapacity during pregnancy

Caring for family

12 weeks per 12 months

Who pays for it

100% employee-paid — 0.5% payroll deduction

Job protection: No — CT Paid Leave replaces income only. Job protection comes separately from the CT FMLA or federal FMLA.

No waiting period, and only about $2,325 of earnings in a recent quarter is required — part-time and gig workers are covered.

Official CT 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. CT Paid Leave 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 Connecticut

One telehealth evaluation with a clinician licensed in Connecticut— $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 Connecticut

Five minutes today. Protected leave in Connecticut 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 CT sources. Rates and caps change — verify current amounts with the state before making decisions. This page is general information, not legal advice.