Paid Family Leave (medical leave)
State program
DC Paid Leave · Oct 1, 2026
Public data · clear sources
Short-term disability in District of Columbia
District of Columbia has Paid Family Leave (medical leave), which pays up to $1,100 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.
$1,100
Maximum weekly benefit
DC Paid Leave · Oct 1, 2026
Up to 10 weeks of medical leave (claims filed from Oct 1, 2026)
Maximum duration
DC Paid Leave · Oct 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 | Paid Family Leave (medical leave) | Oct 1, 2026 | DC Paid Leave |
| Maximum weekly benefit | $1,100 | Oct 1, 2026 | DC Paid Leave |
| Maximum duration | Up to 10 weeks of medical leave (claims filed from Oct 1, 2026) | Oct 1, 2026 | DC Paid Leave |
| Waiting period | Not verified | Oct 1, 2026 | DC Paid Leave |
| Payroll contribution | Fully employer-funded; no payroll deductions from workers | Oct 1, 2026 | DC Paid Leave |
| Program website | https://dcpaidfamilyleave.dc.gov/ | Nov 12, 2026 | DC 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: Paid Family Leave (medical leave) [2] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Maximum weekly benefit: $1,100 [3] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Maximum duration: Up to 10 weeks of medical leave (claims filed from Oct 1, 2026) [4] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Waiting period: Not verified [5] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Payroll contribution: Fully employer-funded; no payroll deductions from workers [6] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Program website: https://dcpaidfamilyleave.dc.gov/ [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 District of Columbia have state short-term disability?
Yes. District of Columbia has Paid Family Leave (medical leave), which pays up to $1,100 per week to eligible workers who cannot work because of their own serious health condition. Duration: Up to 10 weeks of medical leave (claims filed from Oct 1, 2026).
How to apply
Review eligibility and apply directly through the responsible agency.