CT Paid Leave
State program
Connecticut Paid Leave · Jan 1, 2026
Public data · clear sources
Short-term disability in Connecticut
Connecticut has CT Paid Leave, which pays up to $1,016.40 per week to eligible workers who cannot work because of their own serious health condition.
Benefit amounts depend on eligibility, income, and living arrangements. Use the source links to check the applicable period.
$1,016.40
Maximum weekly benefit
Connecticut Paid Leave · Jan 1, 2026
Up to 12 weeks in 12 months (plus 2 weeks for pregnancy incapacity)
Maximum duration
Connecticut Paid Leave · Jan 1, 2026
Quick reference
| Label | Value | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| State short-term disability or paid medical leave program | Yes | Nov 12, 2026 | DOL paid leave |
| Program name | CT Paid Leave | Jan 1, 2026 | Connecticut Paid Leave |
| Maximum weekly benefit | $1,016.40 | Jan 1, 2026 | Connecticut Paid Leave |
| Maximum duration | Up to 12 weeks in 12 months (plus 2 weeks for pregnancy incapacity) | Jan 1, 2026 | Connecticut Paid Leave |
| Waiting period | Not verified | Jan 1, 2026 | Connecticut Paid Leave |
| Payroll contribution | 0.5% of wages up to the Social Security wage cap, employee-paid | Jan 1, 2026 | Connecticut Paid Leave |
| Program website | https://www.ctpaidleave.org/ | Nov 12, 2026 | Connecticut Paid Leave |
Sourced facts
State short-term disability / paid medical leave
- State short-term disability or paid medical leave program: Yes [1] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Program name: CT Paid Leave [2] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Maximum weekly benefit: $1,016.40 [3] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Maximum duration: Up to 12 weeks in 12 months (plus 2 weeks for pregnancy incapacity) [4] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Waiting period: Not verified [5] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Payroll contribution: 0.5% of wages up to the Social Security wage cap, employee-paid [6] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Program website: https://www.ctpaidleave.org/ [7] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
Conflicts and unverified data
Waiting period: not verified. Not yet verified against the program agency.
Frequently asked questions
Does Connecticut have state short-term disability?
Yes. Connecticut has CT Paid Leave, which pays up to $1,016.40 per week to eligible workers who cannot work because of their own serious health condition. Duration: Up to 12 weeks in 12 months (plus 2 weeks for pregnancy incapacity).
How to apply
Review eligibility and apply directly through the responsible agency.