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September 28, 2026

Archive for Category: Paid Family Leave

Minnesota PFML: The Real 2027 Conversation Isn’t About Rates or Renewals. It’s About Compliance.

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Gina Rutledge
Monday, 28 September 2026 / Published in Minnesota PFML, Paid Family Leave
Minnesota PFML: The Real 2027 Conversation Isn’t About Rates or Renewals. It’s About Compliance. As Minnesota Paid Family & Medical Leave (MN PFML) moves into its second year, many employers and brokers are breathing a sigh of relief. The state has announced that the 2027 contribution rate will remain at 0.88%, with employee payroll deductions

Employee Benefits for Government Contractors: The Next Path to Revenue Growth Brokers Never Considered

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Dawn Allcot
Thursday, 24 September 2026 / Published in Ancillary Benefits, Paid Family Leave
A man and a woman in hard hats on a job site, reading blueprints. Can only see the backs of their heads.
Do you have clients who frequently pursue government contracts? It can be a solid pathway to growth, steady revenue, and new markets for contractors and the insurance brokers who serve them. There are almost 40,000 bids open today for government contracts around the US, spanning a range of business opportunities including construction, professional services, maintenance,

Q3 2026 – Quarterly Compliance Alert on State PFML, Disability, and Leave Law Updates

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Gina Rutledge
Wednesday, 16 September 2026 / Published in Colorado FAMLI, CT Paid Family Medical Leave, Hawaii TDI, Maryland PFML, Massachusetts PFMLA, NJ TDB, NJ TDI, NY SDI, NYS DBL, Paid Family Leave, Pennsylvania PFML
Your Quarterly Compliance Alert on State PFML, Disability, and Leave Law Updates September 2026 This newsletter highlights key updates and developments in State Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) and statutory disability insurance programs that may affect employers subject to these laws. Because the implications of these changes can vary based on an organization’s unique workforce

You Can’t Spell Artificial “Intelligence” Without Your Wholesale General Agency

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Dawn Allcot
Wednesday, 16 September 2026 / Published in Broker Dashboard, Business, Disability Coverage, News, Paid Family Leave, Technology
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If you ask ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, or Claude about Paid Family and Medical Leave, it can assemble seemingly relevant details based on the words you use and the intent behind your question. But is that information accurate and up to date? Decisions around insurance compliance require trustworthy, current, state-specific information and context. A single missed

New York Announces New PFL Benefits and Premium Rates for 2027

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Dawn Allcot
Monday, 31 August 2026 / Published in Paid Family Leave, Uncategorized
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New PFL benefits, premium rates, and eligibility expansion for some NY construction workers coming in 2027. New York announced an increase in the PFL premium rate to .00452, or .452%, with a maximum annual employee contribution of $451.81. New York State’s Department of Financial Services published the increase on August 31, 2026. The increase goes

Caregiving Is Hurting the Sandwich Generation the Most — Here’s How Insurance Brokers Can Help

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Dawn Allcot
Wednesday, 26 August 2026 / Published in Ancillary Benefits, Paid Family Leave
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More than four-in-10 Americans who provide financial support for loved ones said it has made it harder to save for retirement, according to a new survey from MyGuidetoRetirement.org. Juggling the household costs of aging parents and adult children stretches budgets thin, while prices continue rising across the board for food, fuel, utilities, household goods and

Virginia Paid Family & Medical Leave: Be a Part of the Solution

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Gina Rutledge
Monday, 24 August 2026 / Published in Paid Family Leave, Uncategorized
Virginia Paid Family & Medical Leave: Be a Part of the Solution Virginia has approximately 17 months to prepare for the implementation of its new Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) program, and the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) is already making significant progress. Since the legislation was passed (April 22, 2026), VEC has assembled a

Pennsylvania May Be the Next State to Enact Paid Family & Medical Leave

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Gina Rutledge
Thursday, 13 August 2026 / Published in In the News, Paid Family Leave, Pennsylvania PFML
Pennsylvania may soon become the next state to adopt a mandated Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program. Surrounded by several states that already offer PFML benefits, Pennsylvania faces increasing competition for talent and may view a statewide leave program as a path to attract and retain skilled workers while remaining competitive in the regional
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Can Workers Claim Bonding and Medical Leave at the Same Time?

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Dawn Allcot
Monday, 27 July 2026 / Published in In the News, NYS DBL, Paid Family Leave
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Understand worker entitlements after a birth or adoption to help clients make the most of PFML in their state. Raising a child is expensive. A 2026 LendingTree report estimated costs of more than $303,000, on average, to raise a child up to age 18. Nearly $30,000 of that is spent in the first five years of
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Q2 2026 – Quarterly Compliance Alert on State PFML, Disability, and Leave Law Updates

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Gina Rutledge
Tuesday, 16 June 2026 / Published in Colorado FAMLI, CT Paid Family Medical Leave, Hawaii TDI, Maryland PFML, Massachusetts PFMLA, NJ TDB, NJ TDI, NY SDI, NYS DBL, Paid Family Leave, Pennsylvania PFML
Your Quarterly Compliance Alert on State PFML, Disability, and Leave Law Updates June 2026 This newsletter highlights key updates and developments in State Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) and statutory disability insurance programs that may affect employers subject to these laws. Because the implications of these changes can vary based on an organization’s unique

Brokers: Is a Private Plan in Maryland Right for Your Clients?

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Dawn Allcot
Monday, 15 June 2026 / Published in Maryland PFML, Paid Family Leave, Uncategorized
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Join your disability, benefits, and leave specialists to learn more about the upcoming Maryland FAMLI program It’s been a long time coming, but the Maryland Department of Labor is poised to roll out its MD FAMLI paid family and medical leave program with actions starting in a few weeks. All employers must register this fall.
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PFML Bonding Claims Signal a Bigger Benefits Opportunity

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Dawn Allcot
Tuesday, 02 June 2026 / Published in Paid Family Leave
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Did you know that in the state of Washington, a higher percentage of men filed PFML claims to bond with a new child than women did? More than half (55%) of bonding leave claims were from men, compared to 45% from women. In Colorado, it was an even 50-50 split, according to recent data collected
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