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2022 plan year information for Paid Family Leave coverage

New York State Department of Financial Services has released the . Please note changes in regard to maximum weekly benefit, maximum covered wages and maximum employee contribution: Benefit percentage and premium rate remain unchanged for 2022.

All changes are effective January 1, 2022.

You can view the full release here.

New Maximum PFL Weekly Benefit

The maximum PFL benefit percentage in 2022 has remained unchanged at 67% of the employee’s average weekly wage, not to exceed 67% of the statewide average weekly wage, which is $1,068.36 per week. The maximum allowable duration of a PFL claim has remained unchanged at 12 weeks. The 4-year tiered PFL benefit roll-out was reached last year and will remain the same going forward unless otherwise determined by the Superintendent.

Year Benefit % Maximum Weekly Benefit Payout Benefit Duration
2018 50% $652.96 8 weeks
2019 55% $746.41 10 weeks
2020 60% $840.70 10 weeks
2021 67% $971.61 12 weeks
2022 67% $1,068.36 12 weeks
New Maximum Covered Wages

The maximum covered employee wages used in calculating the PFL contributions for 2022 have increased to $82,918. All eligible employee wages, including commissions and bonuses, up to $82,918 annually will be subject to the premium charge.

Year Maximum Annual Covered Payroll
2018 $67,908
2019 $70,570
2020 $72,860
2021 $75,409
2022 $82,918
Premium Rate / Maximum Employee Contribution

The PFL premium rate for 2022 will remain unchanged at .511% (.00511).

Year Maximum Annual Covered Payroll Premium Rate Maximum Annual Employee Contribution
2018 $67,908 .00126 $85.56
2019 $70,570 .00153 $107.97
2020 $72,860 .00270 $196.72
2021 $75,409 .00511 $385.34
2022 $82,918 .00511 $423.71
Applicability

Keep in mind that PFL, like DBL, is a required statutory coverage.  All premiums are paid through employee contributions.  Failure to provide PFL coverage is subject to penalty by New York State.

Form Availability

We have begun the process of updating our systems to accommodate this new information. We feel confident that the transition into 2022 will be a smooth one. Policy documents (NYPFL-0122) will be available during the 4th quarter of 2021.

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