This is an official communication from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s
Family & Medical Leave Insurance Division. |
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In the Spotlight: Navigating Overpayments |
FAMLI benefits are calculated for each unique claimant, and if those calculations change, the benefit can change, too. In some cases, claimants may find that they’ve been overpaid by the FAMLI Division. |
Let’s say you see a message in your My FAMLI+ benefits portal that there has been an overpayment to you. Overpayments can occur when there has been a recalculation of benefits, possibly caused by something like an appeal or an employer asking for a redetermination involving a benefits decision. Corrections on reported leave hours or work schedule may result in benefits overpayments as well. |
If this happens, you have options. You can repay the full overpayment online or by check or money order, or you can set up a repayment plan. If you believe the overpayment is wrong, you can also file an appeal. |
If you can’t repay the amount, you can apply for a waiver. Make sure to select the “Submit Waiver Request” button on the Overpayment screen in My FAMLI+. Check out our blog post on overpayments for step-by-step instructions that walk you through these options. |
Don’t hesitate to reach out for personalized assistance if you receive an overpayment message. Email us at CDLE_FAMLI_info@state.co.us or call us at 1-866-CO-FAMLI any weekday between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. MT. |
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My employer is based in Colorado, but I do all my work in another state. Can I get FAMLI? |
No. Only Colorado workers are eligible to receive FAMLI benefits. So if your employer is based in Colorado but you do your work outside of Colorado, you won’t be able to get benefit payments from Colorado’s FAMLI Division. |
I moved out of Colorado in the middle of my FAMLI claim. Am I still eligible? |
Maybe: it’s complicated. If you move out of Colorado in the middle of a FAMLI claim, you are required to let the Division know of those changes. Your eligibility may be affected, and you could be at risk of an overpayment if you’re no longer eligible. |
FAMLI coverage is rarely determined based on where you live—FAMLI determines your coverage based on where you work. Your residence only impacts your coverage if:
- you don't work primarily in any state
- you don't have a base of operations
- you don't do any work in the state where your employer directs and controls your work.
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We know that work conditions change quickly, and it may be difficult to determine whether your work is localized to the state of Colorado. That’s why we created this flow chart to help workers and employers figure out if your work is localized to Colorado:
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Participate in DU’s Parental Bonding Leave Research Study |
The University of Denver is conducting a research study to understand the impact of paid family and medical leave on the health and well-being of birthing parents and infants. |
If invited to participate in the study, you will be asked to complete a brief online survey about your recent income history, mood, parenting experiences, and your infant's birth outcomes. Your participation is entirely optional, and your responses will be kept confidential. |
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Meet the Gerlocks, who both took FAMLI bonding leave to spend time with little Autumn. |
We want to hear your personal stories, too! Please tell us how FAMLI is helping you through a significant life event. Each month we’ll feature real stories in our newsletter and across our social channels. |
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Your feedback about your FAMLI experience is important to us. Please complete this brief feedback form (2-5 minutes) to help us improve the user experience of My FAMLI+. Your responses will help us improve the online portal for FAMLI claimants and all state residents. |
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Colorado Division of Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) 633 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202-3660 Unsubscribe |
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