Get FMLA & Paid Leave in New Jersey
Licensed New Jersey physicians
FMLA, FLI & TDB documentation
Certification completed within 24 hours
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Trust Medical is Compliant with New Jersey Law.
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How to Get Leave in New Jersey
Complete our 3-minute medical intake
Answer questions about your health condition and employment. We'll identify whether you qualify for federal FMLA, New Jersey FLI, TDB, or a combination — and help you maximize your total wage replacement.
Consult with a New Jersey-licensed physician
Meet a board-certified doctor via video who understands federal FMLA requirements and New Jersey's Family Leave Insurance and Temporary Disability Benefits programs.
Receive your completed leave documentation
Get your FMLA medical certification within 24 hours. We also provide documentation to support your FLI and TDB claims through New Jersey's Division of Temporary Disability Insurance.
Why New Jersey Has the Most Generous Disability Program in the Country
TDB pays 85% of your wages — with no waiting period — New Jersey's Temporary Disability Benefits replace 85% of your wages, up to $1,119 per week, for up to 26 weeks. Unlike every other state with disability insurance, there is no waiting period. Your benefits can start from day one. Compare that to New York ($170/week max) or California (7-day wait).
Family Leave Insurance at the same 85% rate — New Jersey FLI also pays 85% of your wages (up to $1,119/week) for up to 12 weeks. Use it for bonding with a new child or caring for a seriously ill family member. That's the same high replacement rate as disability — something no other state matches.
July 2026: Coverage is expanding — Starting July 2026, New Jersey is lowering thresholds. Employers with 15+ employees will be covered (down from 30). Eligibility drops to just 3 months of employment and 250 hours worked. If you were previously excluded, you may soon qualify.
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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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NJ FLI & TDB (current): 20 weeks or $15,500+
You may qualify if you worked at least 20 weeks earning $310+ per week, or earned $15,500+ total in the base year. Benefits are funded through shared employee and employer contributions.
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After July 2026: Lower thresholds
Starting July 2026, eligibility drops to just 3 months of employment and 250 hours worked. Employers with 15+ employees will be covered (down from 30). Many more part-time and newer workers will qualify.
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Self-employed: Voluntary opt-in available
Freelancers and independent contractors can voluntarily opt into New Jersey's disability and family leave programs. The 85% replacement rate makes NJ one of the most valuable opt-in programs available.
How Trust Medical Ensures Your Forms Are New Jersey-Compliant
New Jersey's leave system involves three overlapping programs — federal FMLA, state FLI, and TDB — each with different forms and different administering agencies. The state programs run through the Division of Temporary Disability Insurance, while FMLA goes through your employer.
Our New Jersey-licensed physicians complete your FMLA certification and provide medical documentation that supports your FLI and TDB claims. We know how to document your condition to satisfy both your employer's HR department and the state's requirements — so you get the full 85% replacement without delays.
With July 2026 changes approaching, we also help workers understand whether the expanded eligibility rules apply to them. In most cases, your employer cannot force you to use PTO while receiving FLI or TDB benefits.
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New Jersey Leave Laws & Your Rights Explained
Both TDB (disability) and FLI (family leave) pay 85% of your wages, up to $1,119/week. No other state matches this replacement rate for both programs. Funded through a combination of employee contributions (0.19%) and employer contributions (0.10–0.75%).
New Jersey TDB has no waiting period. Benefits can begin from the first day you're unable to work. California, New York, and Hawaii all require 7-day waiting periods. This matters when you're already dealing with lost income from a health condition.
TDB provides up to 26 weeks of disability benefits at 85% of wages. For longer-term conditions, that's 6 months of real income replacement — not the $170/week cap you'd get in New York.
Starting July 2026, the employer threshold drops from 30 to 15 employees, and eligibility requires only 3 months of employment and 250 hours worked. If you currently don't qualify, check again after July.
New Jersey FLI covers care for your spouse, domestic partner, civil union partner, child, parent, parent-in-law, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, or any individual related by blood. Federal FMLA only covers spouse, child, and parent.
Our New Jersey-licensed physicians complete your FMLA certification and provide supporting documentation for both FLI and TDB, all in a single video consultation. Most certifications completed within 24 hours.
Ready to Get Certified in New Jersey?
New Jersey residents have access to the highest wage replacement in the country — 85% of wages with no waiting period for disability. Our New Jersey-licensed physicians help you get certified for FMLA, FLI, and TDB so you receive every dollar available to you. One visit. All your paperwork handled.
