How is the Maryland FAMLI benefit calculated?

Maryland FAMLI replaces 90% of your average weekly wage on the portion up to 65% of the State Average Weekly Wage, then 50% on any wage above that. The benefit has a minimum of $50 and an initial maximum of $1,000 per week.

Does Maryland have a separate state disability program?

Maryland 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, caregiving, and certain military-related leave.

What is the maximum weekly benefit?

The initial maximum weekly benefit is $1,000. In later years the cap is tied to a percentage of the State Average Weekly Wage and is adjusted by the Maryland Department of Labor.

How long can I receive benefits?

Most workers can receive up to 12 weeks of FAMLI benefits in a benefit year, with up to 12 additional weeks (24 total) when medical and family leave are combined.

Is this calculator official?

No. It is an independent estimate to help you plan. Your actual benefit is determined by the Maryland Department of Labor based on your verified wage records.

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Maryland FAMLI at a glance

Maryland 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, caregiving leave, or leave related to a family member’s military deployment. 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 65% of the SAWW is replaced at 90%, and any wage above that threshold is replaced at 50%. The result is then bounded by a $50 floor and the initial $1,000 cap.

Using an SAWW of about $1,456:

Lower-tier threshold = 65% × $1,456 = $946.40 per week
Minimum benefit      =                 $50 per week
Maximum benefit      =              $1,000 per week (initial)

If AWW ≤ $946.40:  benefit = AWW × 0.90
If AWW > $946.40:  benefit = ($946.40 × 0.90) + (AWW − $946.40) × 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 is below the $946.40 threshold, the benefit is 90% of AWW, or roughly $831 per week. A higher earner is bounded by the initial $1,000 cap. Benefits run for up to 12 weeks per benefit year, with up to 24 weeks when medical and family leave are combined. This is an estimate only — the Maryland Department of Labor makes the final determination, and the SAWW-linked figures update over time.