How is the Colorado FAMLI benefit calculated?

FAMLI replaces 90% of your average weekly wage on the portion up to 50% of the State Average Weekly Wage, then 50% on any wage above that. The weekly benefit is capped at a statutory maximum that updates each year.

Does Colorado have a separate state disability program?

Colorado does not run a separate short-term disability insurance program. The FAMLI program covers medical leave for your own serious health condition as well as family, bonding, and safe leave.

What is the maximum weekly benefit?

The cap is set by statute and tied to the State Average Weekly Wage. For 2025 the maximum weekly benefit is $1,324.21. The figure is recalculated each year.

How long can I receive benefits?

Most workers can receive up to 12 weeks of FAMLI benefits in an application year, with up to 4 additional weeks available for serious health conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth complications.

Is this calculator official?

No. It is an independent estimate to help you plan. Your actual benefit is determined by the Colorado FAMLI Division based on your verified wage records.

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Colorado FAMLI at a glance

Colorado provides wage replacement through the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program rather than a standalone state disability fund. FAMLI pays benefits whether you take medical leave for your own serious health condition, family leave to care for a loved one or bond with a new child, or safe leave related to domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, or abuse. This calculator estimates your weekly benefit based on your earnings.

How it works

FAMLI uses a two-tier replacement formula tied to the State Average Weekly Wage (SAWW). The portion of your average weekly wage up to 50% of the SAWW is replaced at 90%, and any wage above that threshold is replaced at 50%. The total is then capped at the statutory weekly maximum.

Using the 2025 figures (SAWW of $1,471.34, maximum of $1,324.21):

Lower-tier threshold = 50% × $1,471.34 = $735.67 per week
Weekly maximum (2025) =                  $1,324.21 per week

If AWW ≤ $735.67:  benefit = AWW × 0.90
If AWW > $735.67:  benefit = ($735.67 × 0.90) + (AWW − $735.67) × 0.50

Your average weekly wage (AWW) is your total base-period wages divided by the number of weeks you worked.

Example and notes

A worker earning $48,000 over 52 weeks has an AWW of about $923.08. Because that exceeds the $735.67 threshold, the benefit is 90% of $735.67 ($662.10) plus 50% of the $187.41 above the threshold ($93.71), for roughly $756 per week. A higher earner is limited by the 2025 cap of $1,324.21 per week. Benefits run for up to 12 weeks per application year. This is an estimate only — the Colorado FAMLI Division makes the final determination, and the SAWW-linked figures update annually.