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Knowing when to send FAMLI a picture

Many Colorado workers filing FAMLI claims are using  a smartphone, which makes it easy to snap an image of their ID when verifying their identity. This will be the only time you will need to submit a photo.

When it comes to verifying health conditions or helping someone who is incapacitated, the FAMLI Division will never ask for photographic evidence. Instead, we created an online portal for health care providers to verify conditions for their patients.

New parents have options when applying for FAMLI leave

Nothing quite matches the excitement of welcoming a new child. Nothing quite matches the stress, either!

Fortunately, Colorado parents have options when they apply to take advantage of Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) to get time to bond with their new child.

Many new parents are telling us that they want to make sure their claims will begin as soon as the new child arrives through birth, adoption or foster placement. 

5 Tips for using Intermittent Leave

From migraines to rheumatoid arthritis, serious health conditions aren’t always predictable. In fact, many with an intermittent disease know that flare-ups can happen at the most inconvenient times.

That’s why Colorado’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program allows workers to take intermittent leave, meaning they can get pre-approved leave for times when they can’t plan or predict when a serious health condition forces them to step away from the job.

Colorado’s new average weekly wage, and how it affects FAMLI claims

Colorado workers are earning more on average — and that could mean changes for some workers who are currently taking FAMLI leave.

Starting July 1, 2024, the State’s average weekly wage is set to $1,471.34. That’s an increase of roughly 3.5%.

Not all claims are impacted. For instance, claimants who are already receiving the maximum benefit of $1,100 a week will see no immediate changes.