·State program
Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave (MN PFML)
Minnesota's Paid Family and Medical Leave program provides paid, job-protected time off for eligible workers to care for a family member with a serious health condition, bond with a new child, address their own serious health condition, handle qualifying military exigencies, or manage safety leave needs. Benefits launched January 1, 2026. Jointly funded by employer and employee payroll premiums.
What it offers
Up to 12 weeks of paid family leave and 12 weeks of paid medical leave per benefit year (up to 20 weeks combined). Uses a progressive wage replacement formula: up to 90% of wages for lower earners, with a maximum weekly benefit of $1,423 in 2026 (equal to the state average weekly wage). Includes job protection — employers must restore the employee to the same or equivalent position. Both employers and employees contribute through payroll premiums at a total rate of 0.88% of wages in 2026.
Questions that decide eligibility
GiveCare prepares the questions; the program makes the decision. Bring these to the call or the application:
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Does the person receiving care live in Minnesota?
Residency is usually the first thing a program checks.
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Does the VA disability rating meet the program’s minimum (our record lists null%)?
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Do the work hours meet the minimum (our record lists null hours)?
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Is there a caregiver-specific department, coordinator, or support line? Ask for it by name.
Many agencies have one that isn’t advertised on the website.
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What documents do you need from us to start an application?
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Is there a waitlist right now, and how long is it?