FAMLI

The Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program is a new statewide initiative that will affect ALL Maryland employers, including local churches, beginning with mandatory payroll withholdings in January 2027. The Baltimore‑Washington and Peninsula-Delaware Conference Benefit and Finance Offices hosted a Training Tuesday webinar dedicated to FAMLI on Tuesday, September 15th. 

Church leadership and pastors are encouraged to use the following resources to familiarize themselves with the FAMLI program:

• Conference Resources:
  • From the Training Tuesday webinar (September 15th)
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      Choose a sectionPresenter IntroductionsAgenda and Important DeadlinesFAMLI Program OverviewLife Events Covered by FAMLIProgram Timeline and How FAMLI WorksMaryland Localization RulesEmployer Registration and Authorized OfficersContribution RatesContribution Rules for Small EmployersEmployee Eligibility and Available LeaveWhat Happens When an Employee Files a ClaimChurch-Specific GuidanceLocalization Rules for ChurchesW-2 Employees and Independent ContractorsClergy Compensation ConsiderationsChurch Contributions and Employee HeadcountState and Private Plan OptionsWhy the State Plan Is RecommendedQuestions and AnswersWrap-Up: Key Action Items and DeadlinesContact Information and Additional Resources Go
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• State of Maryland Resources: 
  • FAMLI Program Website
  • FAQs
  • Register for State-offered Introduction to FAMLI Webinar