1

Rules & Guidance

This website provides information on our public hearings, copies of current and proposed rules, the FAMLI statute, and supplemental guidance. For official copies of all rules, past and future, please visit the Colorado Secretary of State's website.

Proposed Rules and Public Hearing

There are no proposed rules pending adoption at this time.

Adopted Rules Effective January 1, 2026

Amendments to the rules below were adopted on October 31, 2025, and will become effective on January 1, 2026. Each rule has an associated statement of basis and purpose to aid in interpreting rule amendments.

Premiums and Individuals Electing Coverage Rules | 7 CCR 1107-1  Statement of basis and purpose | 7 CCR 1107-1 

Local Government Participation Rules | 7 CCR 1107-2   Statement of basis and purpose | 7 CCR 1107-2 

Benefits and Employer Participation Rules | 7 CCR 1107-3   Statement of basis and purpose | 7 CCR 1107-3 

Coordination of Benefits Rules | 7 CCR 1107-4   Statement of basis and purpose | 7 CCR 1107-4 

Private Plan Rules | 7 CCR 1107-5   Statement of basis and purpose | 7 CCR 1107-5 

Program Integrity Rules | 7 CCR 1107-6   Statement of basis and purpose | 7 CCR 1107-6 

Job Protection, Anti-Interference, and Anti-Retaliation Rules | 7 CCR 1107-7   Statement of basis and purpose | 7 CCR 1107-7 

Investigations Rules | 7 CCR 1107-8   Statement of basis and purpose | 7 CCR 1107-8 

Appeals Rules | 7 CCR 1107-9   Statement of basis and purpose | 7 CCR 1107-9 

 

Important Updates

State Average Weekly Wage Update: Effective July 1, 2025, at 12:01 a.m., the state average weekly wage for the purposes of FAMLI benefits is $1,534.94.

MAXIMUM BENEFIT: Pursuant to C.R.S. § 8-13.3-506(1)(b), the maximum weekly benefit amount is 90% of the state average weekly wage, which is $1,381.45 as of July 1, 2025. 
 
WEEKLY BENEFITS: Pursuant to C.R.S. § 8-13.3-506(1)(a), wage replacement benefits for covered individuals shall be paid as follows:

  • Any part of the worker's average weekly wage less than or equal to 50% of the state average weekly wage ($767.47) shall be replaced at a rate of 90%.
  • The rest of the worker's average weekly wage shall be replaced at a rate of 50%, up to the maximum benefit.

Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act

Effective December 31, 2020; Revised August 6, 2025

FAMLI Statute

Supplemental Guidance

Coordination of STD, LTD, and Parental Leave with FAMLI

Read Coordination Guidance

Employer's Guide to Continuation of Healthcare Benefits during FAMLI Leave

Read Health Benefit Guidance

Advance Payment of Benefits

Read Advance Payment Guidance

Serious Health Conditions Related to Pregnancy or Childbirth Complications

Read Pregnancy or Childbirth Complications Guidance