The Maryland Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced that they are proposing an 18-month delay in implementation of Maryland’s paid family and medical leave insurance program, also known as the Time to Care Act (TCA). Key new dates would be:

· January 1, 2027 – Employer/employee contributions begin for the State TCA plan

· January 1, 2028 – Benefits begin for all employers

Note that the proposed changes will require legislative action by the Maryland General Assembly in the coming weeks.

Please join us on March 7 from 10 –11:30 a.m. for a webinar from Bolton focusing on the Time to Care Act and the MABE/MACo/MML Collaborative.

Topics include:

· Updated timeline for Collaborative RFP for private insurance coverage

· Potential new dates for implementation milestones / key next steps for employers

· Process for opting out of the State Time to Care Act Plan

· The Collaborative’s advocacy for members with the Maryland Legislature and DOL

· Potential timeframe for final regulations from DOL

· Broader considerations on administrative, financial and workforce issues related to the Time to Care Act

To reserve your spot for the webinar, please click here. Feel free to share this invitation with other members of your organization.

We look forward to seeing on March 7 at 10 a.m.