Bill > HB1761

This bill establishes a comprehensive Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI) program in New Hampshire, set to begin on January 1, 2027. The program will provide wage replacement benefits to covered individuals who need to take leave for reasons such as the birth or adoption of a child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition, the individual's own serious health condition, or a qualifying military-related exigency. Eligible employees can receive up to 26 weeks of leave in an application year, with benefits calculated on a sliding scale that replaces 90% of wages for lower-income workers and 60% for higher-income workers, up to the statewide average weekly wage. Funding will come from mandatory payroll contributions from both employers and employees, with the contribution rate set annually to cover 135% of benefits paid and 100% of administrative costs. The program includes protections against job discrimination, requires employers to maintain health benefits during leave, and provides a mechanism for self-employed individuals to opt into the program. The Department of Insurance will administer the program, handle claims and appeals, conduct public education, and provide annual reports to the legislature about the program's performance and utilization.

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