PAID FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE
Paid time off for your family with Colorado FAMLI
New baby? Adopting? Caring for a loved one? Colorado's FAMLI program gives most workers paid, job-protected leave to be there for the moments that matter.
What FAMLI covers
FAMLI (Family and Medical Leave Insurance) is Colorado's paid-leave program. You can use it to bond with a new child, care for a family member with a serious health condition, recover from your own serious health condition, or handle needs related to military deployment or safe leave. This page focuses on growing families โ but the program supports many life situations.
What you can expect
Time off
Up to 12 weeks of paid leave to bond with a new child โ up to 16 weeks with pregnancy or childbirth complications, plus additional weeks if a newborn needs NICU care.
Your pay
Wage replacement up to 90% of your average weekly wage โ lower earners receive a higher share โ capped at $1,381 per week in 2026.
Who's covered
Most Colorado workers qualify after earning about $2,500 in wages. Self-employed people and independent contractors can choose to opt in.
How to take leave
1 ยท Tell your employer
If your leave is planned, give your employer 30 days' notice when you can.
2 ยท Apply on My FAMLI+
Apply in advance for planned leave, or within 30 days for an unexpected event, at My FAMLI+.
3 ยท Get paid
Once approved, benefits are paid directly to you while you're on leave.
Plan your leave with confidence
Use the official FAMLI benefits calculator and step-by-step guides. Questions? Call 1-866-263-2654.