Get FMLA & Paid Leave in Minnesota
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FMLA & MN PFML documentation
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How to Get Leave in Minnesota
Complete our 3-minute medical intake
Tell us about your health condition and employment. We'll determine whether you qualify for federal FMLA, Minnesota PFML, or both — and help you understand the new program's benefits and how they apply to your situation.
Consult with a Minnesota-licensed physician
Meet a board-certified doctor via video who understands both federal FMLA requirements and Minnesota's newly launched PFML program — including the three-tier wage replacement formula and combined leave limits.
Receive your completed leave documentation
Get your FMLA certification within 24 hours. We also provide documentation to support your Minnesota PFML application through the state's new paid leave system.
Minnesota's New Paid Leave Program: What You Need to Know
20 weeks of combined paid leave
Minnesota PFML provides up to 12 weeks for your own medical condition and up to 12 weeks for family leave, with a combined maximum of 20 weeks per benefit year. That's 8 weeks more than federal FMLA's 12 weeks — and one of the more generous combined caps in the country, second only to Massachusetts (26 weeks).
Three-tier wage replacement: 90%, 66%, and 55%
Minnesota uses a progressive formula: 90% on the first tier of wages, 66% on the middle tier, and 55% on the highest tier. Maximum benefit: approximately $1,372/week. Lower earners see close to 90% replacement. Higher earners still get a solid benefit, just at a lower percentage on income above the thresholds.
Brand new — many workers don't know about it yet
This program just launched in January 2026. If you work in Minnesota and need time off for a health condition, you may have access to paid leave you didn't have a year ago. Don't leave money on the table because the program is new and unfamiliar.
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How Do I Know If I'm Eligible?
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Federal FMLA: 50+ employees, 12 months, 1,250 hours
Standard federal FMLA requires your employer to have 50+ employees within 75 miles, 12+ months tenure, and 1,250+ hours worked in the past year.
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MN PFML: Earnings-based, most workers qualify
If you've earned wages in Minnesota and had PFML payroll deductions, you likely qualify. The program covers most employees regardless of employer size. Funded through a shared 0.88% payroll contribution split 50/50 between employees and employers.
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FMLA + PFML run concurrently
If you qualify for both, FMLA protects your job while PFML pays your wages. They run at the same time — the 12-week FMLA job protection period overlaps with your PFML benefits. After FMLA's 12 weeks end, PFML may continue paying for up to 8 additional weeks.
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First year: check your payroll stubs
Since the program just launched, verify that your employer is withholding PFML contributions. If you see the deduction on your pay stub, you're building eligibility. If you don't, talk to your HR department.
How Trust Medical Ensures Your Forms Are Minnesota-Compliant
Minnesota's PFML program is brand new, which means many employers and HR departments are still learning the process. That creates extra risk for workers filing claims: unfamiliar forms, unclear documentation standards, and a lack of institutional knowledge.
Our Minnesota-licensed physicians complete your FMLA certification and provide the medical documentation needed for your PFML application. We stay current on the new program's requirements so your claim is filed correctly from the start — even if your employer's HR team hasn't processed many PFML claims yet.
In most cases, your employer cannot require you to use PTO while you're receiving PFML benefits. We help you understand your rights under both federal and Minnesota law.
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Minnesota Leave Laws & Your Rights Explained
Minnesota PFML provides up to 12 weeks medical + 12 weeks family, capped at 20 weeks combined per benefit year. Only Massachusetts (26 weeks) and Washington (18 weeks) offer comparable combined leave durations.
Your weekly benefit is calculated using three tiers: 90% on the lowest band of wages, 66% on the middle band, and 55% on the highest band. Maximum: approximately $1,372/week. This progressive structure ensures lower-wage workers see the highest percentage of income replaced.
The program is funded through a 0.88% payroll contribution split 50/50 between employees and employers. You're contributing to this benefit through every paycheck — it's there when you need it.
Minnesota PFML covers leave for your spouse, child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, and other family members as defined by state law. Federal FMLA only covers spouse, child, and parent.
Even though PFML just launched, the benefits are fully operational. You don't need to wait for the program to “mature” — if you qualify and need leave, apply now. The three-tier replacement and 20-week combined cap are already in effect.
Our Minnesota-licensed physicians complete your FMLA certification and PFML medical documentation in a single video visit. Most certifications completed within 24 hours. Over 250,000 patients served nationwide.
Ready to Get Certified in Minnesota?
Minnesota's new PFML program means you may have access to up to 20 weeks of paid leave that didn't exist a year ago. Our Minnesota-licensed physicians help you get certified for FMLA and prepare documentation for your PFML application. One visit. All your paperwork handled.
