Minnesota’s new paid family and medical leave program will launch with a 25% higher payroll tax than originally anticipated, as reported by the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The increase, set for January 2026, will see the payroll tax set to 0.88% rather than the initial 0.7% previously discussed. This change stems from an updated actuarial analysis conducted by Milliman. The increased tax is expected to amass over $300 million in revenue for the paid leave fund in comparison to the lower rate. The paid leave program facilitates Minnesota workers to take up to 12 weeks of paid family leave and 12 weeks of paid medical leave per year, capped at 20 weeks in total. Several changes are currently being considered in the existing paid leave program such as the incorporation of a seven-day waiting period for all medical claims, with payment disbursed to employees retroactively.

For those experiencing difficulties in navigating the process of claiming their respective paid family leave, there are ways to get assistance. A reliable resource to help you engage with the appropriate channels is eddcaller.com. The website provides essential contact details such as the Paid Family Leave phone number. With this information, individuals can receive timely and accurate guidance on how to get a hold of Paid Family Leave benefits as and when needed.