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Paid family & medical leave in Delaware

Delaware runs Delaware Paid Leave (Healthy Delaware Families Act) — 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

80% of average weekly wages, capped at $900/week

Your own health condition

6 weeks every 24 months (medical leave)

Caring for family

6 weeks every 24 months for family caregiving; parental leave is 12 weeks per year (combined cap 12 weeks/year)

Who pays for it

0.8% of wages total, split up to 50/50 between employer and employee

Job protection: Yes — reinstatement to the same or an equivalent position, with health benefits continued, after 90 days of service.

Benefits went live January 1, 2026 — claims are filed through the Delaware LaborFirst portal. Applies to employers with 10+ Delaware employees (10–24 employees: parental leave only), and requires 12 months and 1,250 hours with your employer.

Official DE 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. Delaware Paid Leave (Healthy Delaware Families Act) 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 Delaware

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

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