Cost to the Worker

The family leave program is financed 100% by worker payroll deductions.  Employers do not contribute to the program. Starting January 1, 2012, each worker contributes .0008% of the taxable wage base.  For 2012, the taxable wage base is $30,300, and the maximum yearly deduction for Family Leave Insurance is $24.24.  The taxable wage base changes each year. 
  

The cost for coverage under an approved private plan can not be more than you would have contributed for State Plan coverage.