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Maryland Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI)

FAMLI allows Maryland employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave per year (up to 24 weeks in specific cases) to care for themselves or family members, providing wage replacement and job protection.

What it offers

Provides up to 12 weeks of paid leave (up to 24 weeks for two separate qualifying events, e.g., personal health and welcoming a child). Weekly benefits are capped at $1,000. Benefit calculation: 90% of average weekly wage (AWG) if AWG <= 65% of State Average Weekly Wage (SAWW); if higher, 90% of 65% of SAWW plus 50% of the remaining wages.

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Questions that decide eligibility

GiveCare prepares the questions; the program makes the decision. Bring these to the call or the application:

  1. 01

    Does the person receiving care live in Maryland?

    Residency is usually the first thing a program checks.

This page is for discovery and preparation, not an eligibility determination. Program rules change — confirm every detail on the official source. More programs in Maryland →