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Can workers on medical leave in Colorado get state benefits?

Coloradosun · · 242 words · By Cassis Tingley
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“A Colorado paid-leave program provides partial pay to workers who need time off to deal with personal medical issues, give birth, bond with their baby or care for a sick family member.”
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The official FAMLI program website and related portals confirm that the program provides paid leave for workers to take care of themselves or their family during life circumstances that pull them away from their jobs.
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web search NEUTRAL — Colorado is noted for its landscape of mountains, forests, high plains, mesas, canyons, plateaus, rivers, and desert lands. It encompasses most of the Southern Rocky Mountains, as well as the northeas…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado
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web search NEUTRAL — From towering mountains and vibrant cities to rich cultural heritage, every part of Colorado offers a unique blend of experiences. Explore the cities below to enjoy the state's diverse activities, fla…
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 18, 2026 · Renew your driver license and ID card online using a credit card. File new claims and manage existing claims for state unemployment benefits. Apply for or manage your medical, food, cas…
https://www.colorado.gov/
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“The Family Medical Leave Insurance Program replaces a portion of Colorado workers’ pay up to a weekly cap, set at $1,381.45 as of April 2026.”
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While evidence confirms the existence of a weekly benefit cap and that it changes in 2025, the specific figure of $1,381.45 for April 2026 is not present in the provided evidence.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) is a United States labor law requiring covered employers to provide employees with job-protected, unpaid leave for qualified medical and family reasons.…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_and_Medical_Leave_Act_o…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Parental leave (also known as family leave) is an employment-protected leave of absence regulated in the United States by US labor law and state law. The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) re…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parental_leave_in_the_United_S…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sick leave (or paid sick days or sick pay) is paid time off from work that workers can use to stay home to address their health needs without losing pay. It differs from paid vacation time or time off…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sick_leave
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“The cap is tied to the average weekly pay in Colorado and could rise or fall as that number changes.”
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Multiple sources, including the official calculator and state law (C.R.S. 8-13.3-506), confirm that benefits are calculated based on the state average weekly wage (SAWW) and that the cap is 90% of that average starting in 2025.
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web search NEUTRAL — Premium and Benefits Calculator How much will my benefit payment be? Benefits are calculated on a sliding scale using the individual's average weekly wage from the previous five calendar quarters in r…
https://famli.colorado.gov/individuals-and-families/how-faml…
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web search NEUTRAL — CO FAMLI Max Weekly Benefit Changes on Jan 1, 2025 Starting January 1, 2025, the new maximum weekly benefit cap changes from the initial fixed amount of $1,100 in 2024 to an amount set to 90% of the C…
https://info.shelterpoint.com/Blog/co-famli-jan-2025-5
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web search NEUTRAL — The maximum weekly benefit is 90 percent of the state average weekly wage; except that for paid family and medical leave beginning before January 1, 2025, the maximum weekly benefit is 1,100 dollars.
https://colorado.public.law/statutes/crs_8-13.3-506
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“Colorado voters passed FAMLI in 2020”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general Wikipedia entries about Colorado and unrelated politicians; there is no specific mention of a 2020 voter approval for FAMLI in the provided text.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Angela Williams (February 14, 1964) is an American politician from Colorado. Elected to the Colorado House of Representatives as a Democrat in 2010, Williams represented House District 7, which encomp…
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web search NEUTRAL — Colorado is noted for its landscape of mountains, forests, high plains, mesas, canyons, plateaus, rivers, and desert lands. It encompasses most of the Southern Rocky Mountains, as well as the northeas…
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“the program began paying benefits in 2024.”
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The search results provided for this claim are completely irrelevant (Canada benefits, Moana 2, Indian actors), providing no information on when FAMLI began paying benefits.
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“Most Coloradans can use FAMLI for up to 12 weeks per year”
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The provided evidence discusses general eligibility for housing assistance or unemployment in other states, but does not specify the 12-week duration for FAMLI.
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web search NEUTRAL — Eligibility: Counties set eligibility for families separately, but must serve families with incomes at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Limit. Families accepted to the program are no longer eligib…
https://copolicy.org/resource/cclp-public-comment-on-housing…
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web search NEUTRAL — Use PEAK to learn about, apply for or manage your health coverage, SNAP, cash or other state of Colorado benefits.
https://peak.my.site.com/peak/s/peak-landing-page?language=e…
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“employees who experience complications with pregnancy or childbirth can receive additional leave.”
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web search NEUTRAL — FAMLI ensures Colorado workers have access to paid leave in order to take care of themselves or their family during life circumstances that pull them away from their jobs, so workers don’t have to cho…
https://famli.colorado.gov/
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web search NEUTRAL — The Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) is a new benefit for Colorado workers. It ensures Colorado workers have access to paid leave in order to take care of themselves and their family…
https://myfamliplus.state.co.us/Core/Login
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web search NEUTRAL — My FAMLI+ allows Coloradans to apply for benefits, submit required serious health condition forms, review the status of their claims and manage their benefit payment options. Are you considering filin…
https://famli.colorado.gov/individuals-and-families/my-famli
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“Since 2024, FAMLI has received more than 440,000 claims”
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“has paid roughly $1.8 billion in benefits.”
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“Colorado is among 13 states offering paid personal medical leave.”
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