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New Hampshire Granite State Paid Family Leave Plan

New Hampshire's Granite State Paid Family Leave Plan is a VOLUNTARY, insurance-based paid family leave program — NOT a mandatory universal payroll-tax program like most other state PFML laws. The plan is mandatory for state employees only; private and non-state public employers with 50+ employees may opt in voluntarily, and individuals can purchase coverage directly. Provides up to 6 weeks (or 12 weeks on extended plans) of wage replacement at 60% of average weekly wages. Administered through MetLife insurance contract. Active since July 1, 2023.

What it offers

VOLUNTARY opt-in program (not mandatory for private employers). Up to 6 weeks of wage replacement (12 weeks on extended plans) at 60% of average weekly wages, calculated up to the Social Security wage cap ($160,200/year), yielding a maximum weekly benefit of approximately $1,848. Employers choose between 6-week and 12-week plan options. Leave can be taken continuously or intermittently in minimum 4-hour increments. Individual premiums capped at no more than $5/week with a one-time 7-month waiting period. Covers care for a seriously ill family member (spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, parent-in-law, son/daughter-in-law), bonding with a new child, and own medical leave. Mandatory for state employees; voluntary for private and non-state public employers with 50+ employees. Individuals can purchase coverage directly during annual open enrollment. Administered through MetLife insurance contract. No pre-existing condition clause. Contact MetLife Customer Solution Center at 1-866-595-7365.

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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 New Hampshire?

    Residency is usually the first thing a program checks.

  2. 02

    Does the VA disability rating meet the program’s minimum (our record lists null%)?

  3. 03

    Do the work hours meet the minimum (our record lists null hours)?

  4. 04

    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.

  5. 05

    What documents do you need from us to start an application?

  6. 06

    Is there a waitlist right now, and how long is it?

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