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 Division has proposed changes to the following rules:
Proposed Amendment to Benefits and Employer Participation Rules | 7 CCR 1107-3
Proposed Amendment to Investigations Rules | 7 CCR 1107-8
Proposed Amendment 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 written comments until 8:00 am on March 18, 2026.
The Division will hold a public hearing to discuss this proposed rule change on March 17, 2026, beginning at 3:00 p.m. To register for the public hearing, please complete our web form.
Public Hearing on February 18, 2026
The Division held a public hearing to discuss an amendment to 7 CCR 1107-1, Regulations Concerning Premiums and Individuals Electing Coverage. The proposed amendments delay the implementation of IRS Revenue Ruling 2025-4 until 2027.
Current Rules
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
Tax update: Effective January 1, 2026, 7 CCR 1107-3 was amended to delay implementation of new tax procedures until 2027. FICA taxes will not be deducted from any benefits paid in 2026.
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
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