·State program
New Jersey Family Leave Insurance (FLI)
New Jersey's Family Leave Insurance program provides wage replacement benefits to workers who need time off to bond with a new child or care for a family member with a serious health condition. One of the earliest state paid family leave programs in the nation, funded entirely through employee payroll deductions.
What it offers
Up to 12 consecutive weeks (or 56 intermittent days) of wage replacement benefits per year. Pays 85% of the worker's average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1,119 per week in 2026. Benefits are funded entirely by employee payroll deductions. Note: FLI provides wage replacement only — it does not provide job protection (use NJ Family Leave Act or FMLA for that).
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 New Jersey?
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?