2024 DMEC Virtual Annual Conference: Colorado and Connecticut PFML - What’s Worked, What Hasn’t, What’s Next

In Connecticut, paid family and medical leave (PFML) contributions began in 2021 and benefits in 2022. In Colorado, contributions started in 2023 and benefits in 2024. This session will begin with a brief statistical introduction and comparison of Connecticut’s and Colorado’s benefits programs (e.g., the number and types of claims filed, benefits paid, leave lengths, approvals and denials, and number of private plans). The discussion will also examine the demographics of claimants and assess whether these plans are reaching marginalized employee groups. Additional topics will include the experience of both programs with affinity claims; leave stacking; fraudulent claims; private plan reporting, renewals, audits, and carrier changes; the legislative and regulatory landscape; and what’s next on the horizon.

Speakers:
Michael Cisar, Esq, General Counsel, CT Paid Leave Authority
Shelby Felton, Esq, Director & Product Compliance Counsel, Reliance Matrix
Rebecca Ford, Esq, Director of Statutory Paid Leave Products, Reliance Matrix
David Gallivan, Compliance and Appeals Branch Manager, Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance