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
The FAMLI Division has proposed changes to the rules below.
Proposed Amendments to Premiums and Individuals Electing Coverage Rules | 7 CCR 1107-1
Proposed Amendments to Local Government Participation Rules | 7 CCR 1107-2
Proposed Amendments to Benefits and Employer Participation Rules | 7 CCR 1107-3
Proposed Amendments to Coordination of Benefits Rules | 7 CCR 1107-4
Proposed Amendments to Private Plan Rules | 7 CCR 1107-5
Proposed Amendments to Program Integrity Rules | 7 CCR 1107-6
Proposed Amendments to Job Protection, Anti-Interference, and Anti-Retaliation Rules | 7 CCR 1107-7
Proposed Amendments to Investigations Rules | 7 CCR 1107-8
Proposed Amendments to Appeals Rules | 7 CCR 1107-9
Anyone may submit a public comment regarding these proposed rule changes. You can submit a public comment in writing by using our web form or in person at our upcoming public hearing. All comments will be equally considered whether submitted in writing or at the public hearing. The Division will accept public comments until 9 a.m. on October 16, 2025.
The Division will hold a public hearing to discuss these proposed rule changes on October 15, 2025, beginning at 3:00 p.m. To register for the public hearing, please complete our web form.
Adopted Rules Effective October 30, 2025
Amendments to the rules below were adopted on September 9, 2025, and will become effective on October 30, 2025.
Private Plan Rules | 7 CCR 1107-5
Note: this rule may be further changed by amendments proposed above, and a final adopted version will be published on this website after any amendments are adopted.
Current Rules
Amendments to all FAMLI rules below were adopted on April 29, 2025, and became effective on July 1, 2025.
Premiums and Individuals Electing Coverage Rules | 7 CCR 1107-1
Local Government Participation Rules | 7 CCR 1107-2
Benefits and Employer Participation Rules | 7 CCR 1107-3
Coordination of Benefits Rules | 7 CCR 1107-4
Private Plan Rules | 7 CCR 1107-5
Program Integrity Rules | 7 CCR 1107-6
Job Protection, Anti-retaliation, and Anti-interference Rules | 7 CCR 1107-7
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, Updated 11/14/2023
Supplemental Guidance
Coordination of STD, LTD, and Parental Leave with FAMLI
Employer's Guide to Continuation of Healthcare Benefits during FAMLI Leave
Advance Payment of Benefits
Serious Health Conditions Related to Pregnancy or Childbirth Complications