Maryland is scheduled to join the Paid Family and Medical Leave landscape in 2028, increasing both the national footprint for these important benefit programs and the administrative complexity for multi-state employers.

In this session, we will help employers understand program eligibility, plus relevant key updates to benefits, contribution rates and rules ahead of January 1, 2027 pre-funding start date. We’ll also cover funding options, state plan administration rules, private plan opt out period considerations and provide detailed benefit calculation examples. The goal is to ensure employers understand their options and are prepared for a successful launch prior to the proposed January 2028 go live date.