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Washington Paid Family Medical Leave Program’s Premium Rate Increased for 2023

Jonathan M. Minear & Sherry L. Talton

On Jan. 1, 2023, the Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave Program’s “total premium” rate rose to 0.8% from 0.6%. This rate is recalculated annually in October, based on contributions from premiums and benefits paid during the previous year.