Recently New York announced the 2019 New York Paid Family Leave (PFL) employee contribution rate and updated annual cap. As of January 1, 2019, the following will take effect.
- Premium Deduction Rate: 0.153%
- Statewide Average Weekly Wage: $1,357.11
- Annual Contribution Cap: $107.97
The state has set forth the following PFL plan design changes which will also take effect in 2019:
- Benefit Percentage: 55%
- Maximum Benefit Duration: 10 weeks
- Maximum Weekly Benefit: $746.41
Calendar Year 2018 2019
Benefit Package 50% 55%
Benefit, max $652 $746
Duration, max 8 weeks 10 weeks
Employee Rate (per $100) 12.6% 15.3%
NYS average weekly wage $1,305.92 $1,357.11
Employee Premium, max $85.56 $107.97