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 December 18, 2025
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This is an official communication from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment's Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Division. |
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This brief highlights updates relevant to clinical teams, care coordinators, social workers, discharge planners, and patient navigators who support patients using the Colorado FAMLI program. |
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Program Updates
Neonatal Care Leave is now available as a distinct FAMLI leave type within My FAMLI+.
Starting January 1, 2026, parents may take up to 12 weeks of Neonatal Care Leave during their baby’s hospital stay, then use Bonding Leave after the baby comes home.
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Available to parents, step-parents, adoptive parents, foster parents, and parents acting in loco parentis.
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Parents can easily apply at myfamliplus.state.co.us.
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Providers certify infant admission to an intensive care unit in order for parents to start their Neonatal Care Leave.
Share These Resources With Case Managers
Discuss Neonatal Care Leave With Patients
Providers should reference Neonatal Care Leave when:
- A newborn requires neonatal intensive or any higher level of care
- Parents express concern about time away from work during hospitalization
- Discharge planning includes prolonged inpatient stays
Certify Intensive Care Admission
Parents will need certification of admission to a neonatal unit or higher level of care before they are able to begin their Neonatal Care Leave.
- FAMLI has developed a “Neonatal Admission Form” available once parents begin their claim application in My FAMLI+.
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This form serves all required Neonatal Care Leave documentation purposes, including:
- proof of admittance
- proof of relationship
- proof of discontinued care
- proof of discharge
- proof of ongoing care
- Neonatal care staff are able to verify intensive care admission via the FAMLI Neonatal Care Admission form.
Help Parents Avoid Payment Delays
During Neonatal Care Leave, parents will need to log their leave hours in the My FAMLI+ portal each week.
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Remind families to check “Tasks” in My FAMLI+.
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Reinforce how timely reporting helps prevent payment delays.
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My FAMLI+ Update
Consistent Pregnancy Date Field Now Available
For pregnancy-related claims, healthcare providers will now see a single, consistent field labeled “Delivery date / due date / approximate date of pregnancy loss.”
- This pregnancy date field is now visible for all pregnancy claims, regardless of complication status.
Why This Matters
- Ensures key pregnancy dates can always be captured during certification.
- Reduces back-and-forth and follow-up requests.
- Improves consistency across records and claim determinations
No new steps are required. Continue completing certifications as usual, using the updated field when applicable.
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My FAMLI+ Future Enhancements
The following enhancements support clearer documentation, smoother coordination, and less back-and-forth for families and the providers who support them. They are already underway, or planned for future program phases.
Downloadable Reporting to Reduce Manual Tracking (2026)
FAMLI is working toward expanded CSV data exports that consolidate key leave information into a single, downloadable format.
- Reduced reliance on individual PDF notices
- Easier reconciliation of leave hours for patients receiving ongoing care
- Less manual data entry and follow-up during care coordination
- Reduced need to search claim-by-claim for required information
- Better consolidation of leave data tied to patient care timelines
Initial releases will focus on standardized exports, with additional expansion over time.
Self-Service Attestations (2026)
Future enhancements will introduce self-service attestation capabilities within the Healthcare Provider Portal.
- Reduced need for repeated searches across individual claims
- Improved access to essential claim and certification data
- Faster completion of documentation when caring for high-volume patient populations
End-to-End Leave Accuracy (2026)
Longer-term enhancements will support more accurate documentation and clearer communication for families navigating complex care journeys.
- Clearer visibility into when patients move between leave types (for example, Neonatal Care Leave → Bonding Leave)
- Reduced confusion when supporting patients through extended or sequential care needs
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Questions or Feedback
If your organization has feedback on system needs or operational constraints, please contact cdle_famli_info@state.co.us.
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FAMLI Reference Shelf
Help your patients understand their paid-leave options. Include these resources in your intake, case management, or discharge paperwork today.
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Contact FAMLI
1-866-CO-FAMLI (1-866-263-2654)
CDLE_FAMLI_info@state.co.us
The FAMLI Contact Center is open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The best time to call is between 7:30 and 10 a.m.
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