Paid Family Leave – 2023 Update

As you prepare for 2023, please note the important changes to MA PFML effective on January 1, 2023.

New Maximum Weekly Benefit Rate – Increased from 2022:

For 2023, this maximum benefit amount is $1,129.82 (up from $1,084.31 in 2022).

This is adjusted annually based on the State Average Weekly Wage.

New Contribution Rates for Covered Individuals – Reduced from 2022:

Click here for the definition of Covered Individuals

Employers with 25 or more covered individuals = 0.63% (down from 0.68%)

Employee tax / private plan deduction = 0.318%

Employer tax / contribution = 0.312%

Employers with fewer than 25 covered individuals = 0.318% (down from 0.344%)

Employee tax / private plan deduction = 0.318%

Employers are not required to contribute.

Notice Requirements

2023 Employer Notification (25 or more covered individuals): Employer Notification – 25 +

2023 Employer Notification (25 and under covered individuals): Employer Notification – under 25

Updated PFML notifications must be distributed electronically or in paper:

Current covered individuals – by December 2, 2022

Updated acknowledgements are not required for 2023 if a prior signed acknowledgement is on file.

If no signed acknowledgement on file, collect a signed acknowledgement from all current employees.

New Hires:

Must receive the PFML Notification within 30 days of employment and must return a signed digital or acknowledgement.

If notifications are not provided in a timely manner, employers are subject to per-employee fines.

PFML Poster:

2023 Workplace Poster

Display the poster in a central and visible location.

Send via email to remote employees.

Private PFML Plans:

Submit your exemption request for 2023 at Mass Tax Connect by December 31^st

The exemption form is provided by your PFML insurance carrier.

To inform DFML that you are no longer renewing fill out this form.

To Do List:

• Send out the proper notification to your current covered individuals) by December 2^nd.
• Complete employer sections on pages 2, 6, 7 & 8 before sending.
• Collect signed acknowledgements if not already on file for current covered individuals and for all new hires.
• Submit the PFML Private Plan Exemption, if applicable, by December 31^st.
• Update the PFML deductions in your payroll system / ensure tax rate is updated for the first check in 2023.
• Ensure the current year PFML Notification & Acknowledgement are included in new hire packet. Ensure a signed Acknowledgement is returned.
• Display your 2023 Workplace Poster

DFML website: Click Here for comprehensive PFML information.

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