Key Cities
- Hartford
- New Haven
- Stamford
Employment
Social Security
vs. National Average
Connecticut PFML — Connecticut
Connecticut's Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program provides up to 12 weeks of paid leave for family or medical reasons.
State-Mandated Coverage
All eligible employees in Connecticut are covered under this program.
Employee-Funded
Benefits are funded through small payroll deductions — typically 0.5–1% of wages.
Short-Term Benefits
Provides income replacement for up to 26–52 weeks for qualifying disabilities.
Non-Work Related
Covers disabilities not covered by workers' compensation — illness, injury, pregnancy.
Connecticut's Neighboring States
Connecticut Disability Insurance Articles
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Data Source
OASDI beneficiary statistics for Connecticut are sourced from the official U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) — December 2024 data release.