Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)
State program
Massachusetts PFML · Jan 1, 2026
Public data · clear sources
Short-term disability in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML), which pays up to $1,230.39 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.
$1,230.39
Maximum weekly benefit
Massachusetts PFML · 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 | Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) | Jan 1, 2026 | Massachusetts PFML |
| Maximum weekly benefit | $1,230.39 | Jan 1, 2026 | Massachusetts PFML |
| Maximum duration | Not verified | Jan 1, 2026 | Massachusetts PFML |
| Waiting period | Not verified | Jan 1, 2026 | Massachusetts PFML |
| Payroll contribution | 0.88% of eligible wages (employers with 25+ covered individuals) | Jan 1, 2026 | Massachusetts PFML |
| Program website | https://www.mass.gov/info-details/paid-family-and-medical-leave-pfml-overview-and-benefits | Nov 12, 2026 | Massachusetts PFML |
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 and Medical Leave (PFML) [2] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Maximum weekly benefit: $1,230.39 [3] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Maximum duration: Not verified [4] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Waiting period: Not verified [5] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Payroll contribution: 0.88% of eligible wages (employers with 25+ covered individuals) [6] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Program website: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/paid-family-and-medical-leave-pfml-overview-and-benefits [7] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
Conflicts and unverified data
Maximum duration: not verified. Not yet verified against the program agency.
Waiting period: not verified. Not yet verified against the program agency.
Frequently asked questions
Does Massachusetts have state short-term disability?
Yes. Massachusetts has Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML), which pays up to $1,230.39 per week to eligible workers who cannot work because of their own serious health condition.
How to apply
Review eligibility and apply directly through the responsible agency.