Vermont 

Be in the Know: New Rules on Leave

Vermont PFML also called Vermont Voluntary Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI), is scheduled to expand to include other private and non-state public employers with two or more employees on a voluntary basis in July 2024 with further expansion planned for July 2025

Coverage and cost

Learn more about your state rules and eligibility.

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Covered employers

  • As of July 2023, Vermont State government employees coverage will be provided by the State.
  • Expanding in July 2024, to include other private and non-state public employers with two or more employees on a voluntary basis.
  • Expanding in July 2025, to small employers with one employee and eligible individual employees, including self-employed individuals.

Coverage options

  • Private employers and non-state public employers may choose to provide this coverage; however, they are not mandated to provide coverage.
  • Employees working for an employer that does not provide coverage may purchase coverage on their own.

Leave reasons

Caring for a family member, bonding, medical, qualifying exigency and caring for a service member

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Job protection

Information has not been determined by the state of Vermont but could be updated in the future.

Benefits

  • 6 weeks of paid leave per benefit year
  • Pay during leave: 60% of an employee's average weekly wage capped at the taxable wage base
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How Unum can help

While Unum will not be offering the Vermont PFML insurance plan, we will be able to administer an employer's self-funded Vermont PFML plan.

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Timeline and key dates

  • July 1, 2023: Benefits began for the State of Vermont employees
  • July 1, 2024: Program expands to include other private and non-state public employers with two or more employees on a voluntary basis
  • July 1, 2025: Program expands to small employers with one employee and eligible individual employees, including self-employed individual

Visit the state website for more information.

Still looking for more information?

Check out our latest in leave content, and explore the State PFML Guide and our Leave Toolkit.

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