Guide to the Exemption Process under the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave Act (PFMLA).

Benefits under the Massachusetts Paid Family & Medical Leave Act (PFMLA) are now Available to employees in Massachusetts. Companies and employees must either contribute to the State PFML insurance program, or maintain their own private plan. This is a resource page with information on applying for an exemption from the State plan, for companies with or applying for a private PFML plan. Contact Waugh Agency Insurance for full details, market evaluation of available private plans, assistance with setting up your company’s private plan, and detailed guidance throughout the exemption application process.

Massachusetts State Exemption Page: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/applying-for-a-private-paid-leave-exemption#applying-for-a-private-plan-exemption-

Excluded Employer Types: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/whos-a-covered-individual-under-the-pfml-law#excluded-employment-

MassTax Connect FAQ page https://www.mass.gov/info-details/paid-family-and-medical-leave-exemption-requests-registration-contributions-and

Step By Step Video on MassTax Connecthttps://www.mass.gov/info-details/request-a-paid-family-and-medical-leave-exemption 

Guide to the claims process (without a private plan): https://www.waughagency.com/pfml-claims/

Full background and details on the MA PFMLA: https://www.waughagency.com/pfmla/