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2025 Tools & Tactics Webinar: Preparing for 2026 – Mastering Maryland and Maine’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Programs

Wednesday, Mar. 19
9:00 am PT | 12:00 pm ET

Maryland and Maine are set to make their debut in the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) landscape in 2026, marking a significant expansion of these vital benefit programs across the nation. While these initiatives enhance support for employees, they also bring new layers of administrative complexity for multi-state employers. Preparing for these changes is crucial to ensure compliance, seamless implementation, and continued support for your workforce.

This session is your ultimate guide to navigating the introduction of PFML in Maryland and Maine. Join us to gain a deep understanding of the key components of these programs, including eligibility requirements, benefits and contribution structures, funding mechanisms, and state plan administration rules. We’ll also explore private plan options and considerations, as well as strategies for selecting the best path forward for your organization.

In addition, we’ll dive into practical, hands-on exercises with detailed benefit calculation examples, giving you the tools you need to confidently manage these programs. You’ll leave with actionable insights, a clear roadmap for compliance, and the confidence to approach the 2026 go-live dates fully prepared. This session will equip you with the knowledge and strategies needed to successfully integrate these programs into your organization.

Learning Objectives

  • Gain a thorough understanding of the new PFML programs in MD and ME.
  • Become familiar with key program details including state plan administration rules related to employer reporting and employee notification requirements, plus benefit calculation and coordination examples.
  • Explore available options in each state, such as participating in the state-funded plan or choosing a private plan, related timelines, and important considerations to ensure timely decision making.

Our Presenters

Vice President, Accident & Health
Arch Insurance Company
Business Development Manager, Disability
Arch Insurance Company

This session qualifies for the following CEUs:

1 ADMS, 1 CDMS, 1 CLMS, 1 PHR, and 1 SHRM

TO QUALIFY FOR CEUs

  • You must attend the full duration of the webinar. Following the webinar and once attendance has been confirmed, you will receive an email with CEU reporting information.
  • You must register for and watch the webinar individually. Group participation does not qualify for CEU credit.

Exclusively offered by DMEC, the Certified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS) program is the only professional designation of its kind that provides interactive, hands-on training to ensure your programs effectively comply with state and federal leave laws. Learn more about the CLMS program.

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Thomas Foschino
Thomas Foschino
Vice President, Accident & Health
Arch Insurance Company

Thomas Foschino is a Vice President at Arch Insurance responsible for managing the disability product line. In addition, Tom has been managing insurance and other technologies since 1987 at CSC, Zurich Insurance and Arch Insurance. He’s a graduate of New Jersey Institute of Technology.

Julie Lung
Julie Lung
Business Development Manager, Disability
Arch Insurance Company

Julie is responsible for managing producer and key client relationships in the mandated disability and PFML space. Julie has worked in group insurance since 1992 for disability insurance carriers, national consulting firms and third-party administrators of absence programs. Her background includes underwriting, product development, account management, consulting, training, and sales. Julie is a graduate of DePaul University in Chicago, and holds an Accident and Health license in CO.

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Seth Turner, Chief Strategy Officer
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Chief Strategy Officer

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Thomas Foschino
Thomas Foschino
Vice President, Accident & Health
Arch Insurance Company

Thomas Foschino is a Vice President at Arch Insurance responsible for managing the disability product line. In addition, Tom has been managing insurance and other technologies since 1987 at CSC, Zurich Insurance and Arch Insurance. He’s a graduate of New Jersey Institute of Technology.