Paid family & medical leave in Rhode Island

Rhode Island runs Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) + Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI) — 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

4.62% of your highest base-period quarter — roughly 60% of average pay (rising in 2027)

Your own health condition

Up to 30 weeks (TDI)

Caring for family

8 weeks (TCI)

Who pays for it

100% employee-paid — 1.1% payroll tax on the first $100,000 of wages

Job protection: TCI: yes — job-protected by statute. TDI: no — federal FMLA or state parental leave law may apply separately.

The oldest state disability program in the country (1942). TCI grew to 8 weeks in 2026 and siblings were added as covered family members. No waiting period, but TCI applications must be filed within 30 days of starting leave.

Official RI 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. Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) + Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI) 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 Rhode Island

One telehealth evaluation with a clinician licensed in Rhode Island— $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 Rhode Island

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