Mother’s and Father’s Day season is the perfect time to share an inside look at how the moms and dads among our insured members used New York’s Paid Family Leave for bonding in 2019 – and how those numbers compare to 2018.

As the impact of COVID-19 (the illness caused by the novel Coronavirus) continues to grow and puts so many of us at risk, we have created a...

Since New York has been gradually increasing benefits for Paid Family Leave as part of its 4-year phase-in period, it is time to take a look at the new criteria in 2020 and what that means for you…

October 15, 2019 –  Your ABCs of PFL are here! Paid Family Leave may seem complicated, but don’t worry – we’re here to help!  If you’re struggling to understand the practical implications and applications of PFL, you’ll find answers and explanations in our ABCs of PFL. This simplified guide can help...

Paid Family Leave benefits in 2020 will be 60% of an employee’s average weekly wage (AWW), capped at 60% of the current New York State Average Weekly Wage (NYSAWW), which is $1,401.17* in 2020.  This translates into a maximum benefit of $840.70 per week. So, when trying to estimate what your PFL benefit amount will be while out on leave, you first...