Upcoming FAMLI Program Timeline

At the start of 2023, employers across Colorado began collecting premiums to fund the FAMLI program, which will provide paid family and medical leave to Colorado workers starting in 2024. Employees will be able to file claims to draw from the fund beginning January 2024.

Key Milestones for 2023 and 2024

• January 1, 2023: Employers begin deducting premiums from employees and setting aside their employer contribution. Employers must post the 2023 Required Program Notice in a prominent workplace area. Resources for this posting and other employee communications can be found in the FAMLI Toolkit on the CDLE website.
• March 31, 2023: The FAMLI Division anticipates the process for approving private plan applications will be up and running. Employers can find information on private plans on the FAMLI section of the CDLE website.
• April 30, 2023: Employers must be registered and have a My FAMLI+ Employer account. First premium payments for Q1 are due.
• July 31, 2023: Premium payments for Q2 are due.
• October 31, 2023: Premium payments for Q3 are due. Private plans must be approved by this date for employers to request a refund for 2023 premiums. Private plan information is available on the CDLE’s FAMLI website.
• December 31, 2023: Employee handbooks will be updated to reflect pertinent FAMLI information.
• January 1, 2024: Employees can start filing claims for benefits.
• January 31, 2024: Premium payments for Q4 are due.

How to Stay Informed

• Town Halls: Virtual one-hour sessions providing program basics and a Q&A. RSVP for the 2/28 or 3/21 sessions (available in English or Spanish) using this form. Hybrid sessions are anticipated for Summer 2023.
• Webinars: Recordings of prior informational webinars on FAMLI-related topics are available on the CDLE website. Upcoming webinars are also listed there.
• Newsletter: Register for the FAMLI newsletter to stay updated on new information, deadlines, and program details.
• Connect with Professionals: As a Colorado-based PEO, InTANDEM HR is ready to help navigate this new benefit. Contact your InTANDEM HR Account Manager or HR Director with questions.