·State program
New York Paid Family Leave (PFL)
New York's Paid Family Leave program provides eligible employees with job-protected, paid time off to bond with a new child, care for a family member with a serious health condition, or assist with family obligations when a family member is deployed abroad on active military service.
What it offers
Up to 12 weeks of paid, job-protected family leave per year. Pays 67% of the employee's average weekly wage, up to 67% of the New York State Average Weekly Wage (NYSAWW). In 2026, the maximum weekly benefit is $1,228.53 (based on NYSAWW of $1,833.63). Unlike California PFL, New York PFL includes job protection — employers must hold the employee's job or a comparable position. Employees fund the benefit through payroll deductions.
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 York?
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?