It seems like just yesterday (it was!) that we reported on significant new information and resources from the Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave that were released on Friday. No sooner was our article posted when more news came from DFML: Details on the private plan bond requirement.

The new information is quoted below in full, and can be found on the DFML website here.

Bond requirements

In addition to the leave benefits explained below, self-insured plans must include the following bond amounts to be eligible for exemptions.

For every 25 employees covered by a business, DFML requires a bond value of:

- $19,000 for qualifying family leave plans
- $51,000 for qualifying medical leave plans
- $70,000 for qualifying plans for both family and medical

Examples

Family leave plans

- You have 12 employees and you’re applying for an exemption from family leave.
  Your required bond value is $19,000.
- You have 85 employees and you’re applying for an exemption from family leave.
  Your required bond value is $57,000.

Medical leave plans

- You have 12 employees and you’re applying for an exemption from medical leave.
  Your required bond value is $51,000.
- You have 85 employees and you’re applying for an exemption from medical leave.
  Your required bond value is $153,000.

Both family and medical leave plans

- You have 12 employees and you’re applying for an exemption from both family and
  medical leave. Your required bond value is $70,000.
- You have 85 employees and you’re applying for an exemption from both family and
  medical leave. Your required bond value is $210,000.

If your company is interested in the private plan option for Massachusetts PFML, contact your Matrix/Reliance Standard account manager or send us a message at ping@matrixcos.com. And stay tuned here for more information about Massachusetts PFML as it develops – we’ll bring it to you daily, if necessary!