Get FMLA & Paid Leave in Rhode Island
Licensed Rhode Island physicians
FMLA, TCI & TDI documentation
Certification completed within 24 hours
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Trust Medical is Compliant with Rhode Island Law.
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How to Get Leave in Rhode Island
Complete our 3-minute medical intake
Tell us about your health condition and employment. We'll identify whether you qualify for federal FMLA, Rhode Island TCI, TDI, or a combination — and help you understand the total leave time and income replacement available to you.
Consult with a Rhode Island-licensed physician
Meet a board-certified doctor via video who understands federal FMLA requirements and Rhode Island's TCI (family leave) and TDI (disability) programs.
Receive your completed leave documentation
Get your FMLA certification within 24 hours. We also provide documentation to support your TCI and TDI claims through the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training.
Why Rhode Island Has Surprisingly Strong Leave Protections
30 weeks of disability insurance through TDI
Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance provides up to 30 weeks of benefits at approximately 4.62% of your highest quarter wages, up to $1,007/week. That's the second-longest disability benefit in the country (after California's 52 weeks). For serious medical conditions, 30 weeks gives you real time to recover.
8 weeks of paid family leave through TCI
Rhode Island's Temporary Caregiver Insurance provides up to 8 weeks of paid leave for bonding with a new child or caring for a seriously ill family member. Benefits calculated the same way as TDI, up to $1,077/week. Use it on top of your TDI claim for a different qualifying reason.
Employee-funded: You're already paying in
Both TCI and TDI are funded entirely through employee payroll deductions at 1.1% of wages. Your employer doesn't contribute. If you need time off for a health condition, these benefits exist because of your contributions.
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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 of tenure, and 1,250+ hours worked in the past year.
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RI TDI & TCI: Earnings-based eligibility
You may qualify if you've earned sufficient wages during the base period and paid into the TDI fund through payroll deductions. Most Rhode Island W-2 employees are covered. Benefits are calculated at 4.62% of your highest quarter wages.
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FMLA + TDI/TCI run concurrently
If you qualify for both federal FMLA and a Rhode Island state program, they run at the same time. FMLA protects your job; TDI or TCI replaces your income. You get both protections during the same leave.
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No separate state disability opt-in needed
If you're a Rhode Island W-2 employee, you're automatically enrolled in TDI and TCI through payroll deductions. There's no separate application until you need benefits. Self-employed workers are generally not covered.
How Trust Medical Ensures Your Forms Are Rhode Island-Compliant
Rhode Island's leave system includes three overlapping programs — federal FMLA, state TDI, and TCI — each with different forms, filing requirements, and agencies. TDI and TCI claims go through the Department of Labor and Training, while FMLA certification goes to your employer.
Our Rhode Island-licensed physicians complete your FMLA certification and provide the medical documentation needed for your TDI and TCI claims. We know how to document your condition so it meets both your employer's requirements and the state's standards.
In most cases, your employer cannot require you to use PTO while you're receiving TDI or TCI benefits. We help you understand your rights under all three programs.
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Rhode Island Leave Laws & Your Rights Explained
Rhode Island TDI provides up to 30 weeks of disability benefits — longer than New Jersey (26 weeks), New York (26 weeks), or Hawaii (26 weeks). Only California's 52-week SDI lasts longer. For serious or complex medical conditions, this extra time matters.
Temporary Caregiver Insurance provides up to 8 weeks of paid leave for bonding with a new child or caring for a seriously ill family member. Maximum benefit: $1,077/week in 2026. Rhode Island was one of the first states to offer paid family leave (2014).
TDI and TCI are funded entirely through employee payroll deductions at 1.1% of taxable wages. Your employer doesn't pay into these programs. You've been contributing — use the benefits when you need them.
Your weekly benefit is calculated at 4.62% of your wages in the highest-earning quarter of your base period, up to the maximum. TDI max: $1,007/week. TCI max: $1,077/week. If you had a strong earning quarter, your benefit will reflect that.
Rhode Island is one of only four states (alongside California, New Jersey, and New York) that offers BOTH paid family leave AND state disability insurance. If you can't work because of your own condition, TDI covers you. If you need time to care for family, TCI covers that.
Our Rhode Island-licensed physicians complete your FMLA certification and provide supporting documentation for both TDI and TCI, all in a single video consultation. Most certifications completed within 24 hours.
Ready to Get Certified in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island offers both disability insurance (30 weeks) and paid family leave (8 weeks) — a combination only three other states can match. Our Rhode Island-licensed physicians help you get certified for FMLA and prepare documentation for your TDI and TCI claims. One visit. All your paperwork handled.
