What You Need to Know

What You Need to Know

Below you’ll find information on what’s new including key dates and recent changes to various state PFML and Disability Insurance programs.

Here’s what’s new or coming soon!

May 2023

Three states passed new voluntary laws –Alabama, Arkansas, and Tennessee – all with future start dates. Check out the new pages for Arkansas and Tennessee. The Alabama page is coming soon. 

May 31, 2023

OR PFML 
Employers with who filed a Declaration of Intent by the, November 30, 2022, deadline must submit proof of an equivalent plan to the state by May 31, 2023 to maintain their tax exemption or they should file for a Q3 2023 tax exemption. 

September 3, 2023

OR PFML 

  • Benefits become payable. 
  • MetLife’s OR PFML policies become effective.

October 1, 2023

CO PFML 
Deadline to apply for premium refunds paid in 2023 for customers with an approved private plan. 

January 1, 2024

CO PFML 

  • Benefits become payable. 
  • MetLife’s CO PFML policies become effective. 

As of May 17, 2023

State Programs

Learn more about available state-specific programs.

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