Minnesota Paid Leave
State program
Minnesota Paid Leave · Jan 1, 2026
Public data · clear sources
Short-term disability in Minnesota
Minnesota has Minnesota Paid Leave, which pays up to $1,423 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.
$1,423
Maximum weekly benefit
Minnesota 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 | Minnesota Paid Leave | Jan 1, 2026 | Minnesota Paid Leave |
| Maximum weekly benefit | $1,423 | Jan 1, 2026 | Minnesota Paid Leave |
| Maximum duration | Not verified | Jan 1, 2026 | Minnesota Paid Leave |
| Waiting period | Not verified | Jan 1, 2026 | Minnesota Paid Leave |
| Payroll contribution | 0.88% of wages (family 0.27%, medical 0.61%), split between employer and employee | Jan 1, 2026 | Minnesota Paid Leave |
| Program website | https://pl.mn.gov/ | Nov 12, 2026 | Minnesota 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: Minnesota Paid Leave [2] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Maximum weekly benefit: $1,423 [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 wages (family 0.27%, medical 0.61%), split between employer and employee [6] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Program website: https://pl.mn.gov/ [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 Minnesota have state short-term disability?
Yes. Minnesota has Minnesota Paid Leave, which pays up to $1,423 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.