Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI)
Welcome to the Division of Family and Medical Leave Insurance
Paid leave is available to most Coloradans, including self-employed workers and employees of opted-out local governments.
Colorado workers can receive up to 12 weeks of paid leave per year to:
- recover from a serious health condition Medical Leave
- care for a family member or loved one Care Leave
- seek safety from domestic violence or assault Safe Leave
- bond with a new child, including adopted and fostered children Bonding Leave
- prepare for a family member's military deployment Military Family Members/Exigency Leave
Parents with an infant in neonatal intensive care may be eligible for an additional 12 weeks of paid leave, and birthing parents who have pregnancy complications may be eligible for an additional four weeks of medical leave as well.
Workers: Most Coloradans are eligible, and already pay into the program. Use the buttons above to learn more about the leave you can take, the claim filing process, and how to manage your account in My FAMLI+.
Self-Employed Workers and Employees of Local Governments: You are still eligible for FAMLI paid leave. Learn how to opt-in and get covered here.
Employers: FAMLI is Colorado law requiring most Colorado businesses to participate. Use the buttons above to understand your role, log in to My FAMLI+ Employer, and manage your program processes.
Health Care Providers: Access your portal and find program details relevant to your role.
Use the FAMLI Premiums & Benefits Calculator to see an estimate of what you pay, and what you could receive.
FAMLI Updates
Hunter Nelson shares her story of taking FAMLI leave to bond with a new child while her mother took a FAMLI leave to care for her.
When my son broke his leg in September 2025, my first thought was medical care. My second thought, once we were home from the hospital, was a question: is this covered?
One morning, Mike Sebald had what he calls a "5 a.m. revelation." He needed a change. That realization led him to the Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program, where he helps workers and employers access paid leave.
