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Paid family & medical leave in Massachusetts

Massachusetts runs Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) — 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 wages up to half the state average weekly wage, 50% above that; max $1,230.39/week

Your own health condition

Up to 20 weeks per benefit year

Caring for family

Up to 12 weeks per benefit year (combined family + medical cap of 26 weeks)

Who pays for it

0.88% of wages at employers with 25+ employees, shared between employer and employee; 0.46% employee share at smaller employers

Job protection: Yes — PFML leave is job-protected by statute, including during the waiting period.

A mature program running since 2021. Most claims have a 7-day unpaid waiting period that counts against the annual allotment. Twenty weeks for your own health condition is among the longest in the country.

Official MA 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. Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) 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 Massachusetts

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

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