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Workers were allowed to begin filing claims for 2024 in November.
DENVER — In the first 10 days of Colorado’s new paid family leave program, the state has paid more than $2.7 million to workers seeking reimbursement following serious life events.
The Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Division said Wednesday that since the state began paying eligible claims on Jan. 1, the money has so far been distributed across 3,208 approved claims.
Workers were allowed to begin filing claims in November, when FAMLI opened a statewide application portal, to begin receiving assistance immediately at the start of 2024.
Covered Colorado workers can receive up to 12 weeks of leave per year to bond with a new child, including adopted and fostered children. The leave also can be used to tend to a serious health condition or a family member’s serious health condition, make arrangements for a family member’s military deployment or address immediate safety needs related to domestic violence or sexual assault.
> The video above aired Dec. 29: Law that ensures Coloradans have access to paid family leave goes into effect Monday
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