Maryland employers can get answers to common FAMLI registration questions during an upcoming webinar on September 30.
The Maryland Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) team will host an “Understanding FAMLI Registration” webinar on Wednesday, September 30, from 1 PM to 2 PM via Zoom.
The webinar will provide an overview of the FAMLI registration process and address employer questions and concerns. The session is intended to help stakeholders better understand the registration requirements and make the process as seamless as possible.
Employers that are ready to move forward can also register with FAMLI.
Key Deadlines for Counties:
The immediate deadline applies to counties that want to preserve the option of pursuing a private plan.
- September 1, 2026: DOI submission window opens.
- November 15, 2026: Deadline for employers pursuing a private plan to submit a DOI.
- January 1, 2027: State Plan payroll withholding and contribution period begins.
- October 1, 2027: Private-plan application deadline for employers that submitted a DOI.
- January 2028: FAMLI benefits become available to eligible employees.
Each county interested in pursuing a private plan must submit its own DOI, even if it is participating in the TCA Collaborative. The DOI is not binding; an employer can ultimately choose to join the State Plan, although State Plan contributions would then be owed retroactively, plus interest and penalties.
To complete the DOI process, counties must register in the FAMLI system, complete and upload the Proof of Private Plan Consultation form, and submit the required attestation. Bolton will provide the consultation form to Collaborative members who joined the recent webinar on August 28. If a county was unable to attend, Bolton will work with that county separately to satisfy the consultation requirement.
What Counties Should Do Now:
For counties interested in maintaining the private-plan option, the immediate priorities are:
- Register as an employer in the FAMLI system and identify an Authorized Officer.
- Complete the private-plan consultation requirement with Bolton.
- Submit a DOI between September 1 and November 15, 2026, if pursuing the private-plan option.
- Continue evaluating private-plan pricing as Bolton works with carriers on employer-specific quotes and prepares for the formal 2027 process.
The webinar will not be recorded, and recording, transcription, and note-taking tools are generally prohibited. Individuals with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation should contact the FAMLI team at paid.leave@maryland.gov or 410-525-4010.
The webinar comes as Maryland employers prepare for the implementation of the state’s FAMLI program, which will provide paid leave benefits to eligible Maryland workers.