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Source review: Oct 13, 2026

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  • Duration, amount, unpaid waiting period and documentation depend on the reason and case; not all employers are covered by the state plan.
  • A current deadline was not confirmed; check with the organization before applying.
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Financial assistanceProgramState program · MA

Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave

Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave

Paid family and medical leave for covered Massachusetts workers with qualifying medical or family reasons.

FROM INFORMATION TO ACTION

How to apply

Check coverage and notify the employer; apply at paidleave.mass.gov with documentation. If a private plan applies, use that plan; 833-344-7365 handles cases requiring a phone application.

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    Check coverage and notify the employer; apply at paidleave.mass.gov with documentation. If a private plan applies, use that plan; 833-344-7365 handles cases requiring a phone application.

Official source & instructions

Applications are handled by the provider. Confirm the current cycle and exact requirements on its website.

Geographic coverage

MA; the organization confirms the service area and applicable requirements.

  • MA

What it offers

Partial wage replacement during approved leave, with limits by reason and a combined maximum of 26 weeks per benefit year.

Award amount or benefit

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Who it is for

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Published eligibility requirements

Covered workers who meet earnings requirements; some employers are excluded and others use a private plan. Self-employed people may opt into coverage.

Income requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Academic requirements & grade level

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Residency requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

FAFSA requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Citizenship restrictions, if applicable

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Documents requested

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Renewal information

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Contact information

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Sources & verification

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Source review
Oct 13, 2026
Added to this catalog
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Last updated
Oct 13, 2026

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