Maryland FAMLI Declaration Of Intent Period Is Now Open

As of September 1, the Declaration of Intent (DOI) period for Maryland FAMLI is officially open and will remain open through November 15, 2026.

Pursuing a private plan: to avoid remitting contributions to the State during 2027 employers must submit a DOI during this window.

Leaning toward the State Plan: now is a good time to evaluate private-plan options and compare cost, administration, employee experience, and carrier support.

Now is the time to prepare. On top of the cost, employers should be thinking about employee education, payroll coordination, leave administration, compliance, and how extended employee absences could affect day-to-day operations.

Maryland FAMLI: Key Dates and Next Steps

Use this timeline below for a quick overview of the DOI period, important deadlines, and the State and private plan paths.

If your organization is still navigating MD FAMLI, FosterThomas can help evaluate private-plan options, compare costs, and prepare for the administrative requirements ahead.