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 September 28, 2023
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Welcome, Colorado FAMLI community!
Our monthly newsletter keeps you informed about important FAMLI updates for employers and health care providers and includes progress of upcoming benefit payments. Get quick updates via text by adding your mobile number to your preferences.
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Proposed rule amendments: Join the conversation and share your voice!
The FAMLI Division has recently submitted a set of proposed amendments, filed on September 15, 2023. We're inviting you to a virtual public hearing scheduled for October 17, 2023, starting at 4:30 p.m. via Zoom. The hearing will conclude after hearing from all interested participants.
To share your input, please RSVP by completing this form.
Alternatively, you can submit written comments using our public comment form. The comment period for the proposed rule amendments will close on October 18, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.
For any accessibility needs, such as ASL interpretation or Spanish translation, please contact us at cdle_famli_rules@state.co.us by October 10, 2023.
You can find redlined copies of the proposed rules on our Proposed/Adopted Rules Page.
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 Did you miss our September live webinar?
ICYMI: Our latest live webinar was held on September 13, for all self-employed workers and employees of local governments who have opted out. We covered the newly proposed rules that will impact voluntary participants and previewed the process for how these individuals will need to report income and pay premiums in order to access FAMLI benefits once they become available in 2024. This was followed by a Live Q&A session.
If you are eager to learn more and missed this webinar, our Webinars page has all our past recordings and slide decks.
The FAMLI team is asking
We love it when you ask us questions, and now we want to ask you some questions! Please take this quick survey and tell us How Well You Know FAMLI. Your feedback is important to us.
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 Attend our Next Regional Town Hall in Denver
The FAMLI team has visited three destinations in Colorado as part of our regional town hall series. We were in Colorado Springs earlier this week, and now we’re preparing to meet you all at our final stop in Denver on Monday, October 16.
These regional town halls are a great way to connect, and get your questions answered in-person. Watch the Grand Junction highlight reel from our first regional town hall and hear from FAMLI leaders about the session’s hot topics.
Check out the full schedule and RSVP for our session in Denver to let us now you’re coming.
Did you attend a recent town hall or webinar? We want to hear from you! Tell us how we're doing by filling out our FAMLI Event Survey.
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Say Hello to FAMLI at Community Events Statewide
FAMLI is actively participating in special health care events and other trade industry events across Colorado, making our presence felt statewide. We're committed to engaging with our community and sharing valuable insights about FAMLI.
If you're eager to meet our team and learn more about our program, we invite you to join us at these events. Explore the events we’ll be participating in on the calendar on our homepage. It's your one-stop resource to discover where you can connect with FAMLI in-person. We look forward to seeing you there!
 highlights of the FAMLI team at various events
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 Share your story with us!
We want to hear your personal stories. Please tell us how FAMLI could have or will help you in the future. We’ll feature your stories here in the monthly newsletter and across our social media channels.
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People Are Asking
Q: What if the need for leave is unforeseeable or submitting in advance is impractical?
If the need for leave is unforeseeable or applying in advance isn't feasible, applications can be submitted up to 30 days after the leave has begun. If an application is received within 30 to 90 days, it will still be considered if there's evidence of a good reason for the delay.
Q: When are FAMLI benefits issued and how are they paid?
FAMLI benefit payments become available in January 2024. FAMLI benefits are not issued before the first day of absence and are typically paid in arrears, going back to the first day of absence. The first benefit payment is made after a total absence of at least eight hours. Payments are issued weekly, although biweekly payments are allowed by statute. There's no waiting period before FAMLI leave becomes effective. Claimants can choose to be paid via a direct deposit or on a pre-paid debit card.
Q: Is there a minimum work requirement to be eligible for FAMLI benefits?
No, claimants do not need a minimum number of days working for a single employer to be eligible for benefits. However, employees must have worked with the same employer for at least 180 days (around six months) in order to receive job protection when taking FAMLI leave. Eligibility is determined by looking at an individual’s wages from the previous five quarters. Claimants must have earned at least $2,500 in Colorado during that time.
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