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Officials and insurer outline phased rollout, costs and early utilization of Vermont—MLI program
Summary
State human resources officials and The Hartford told the House Committee on General and Housing that Vermont—amily and Medical Leave Insurance launched in three phases (state employees, employers, individuals), has paid 757 state employee claims totaling more than $2.4 million, and carries an estimated state cost of roughly $2.6 million per year for FY25-26.
State officials and the insurance vendor gave lawmakers a numerical and operational snapshot of Vermont—amily and medical leave insurance (FMLI) during the House Committee on General and Housing hearing on April 16.
Beth Batsidji, commissioner of the Department of Human Resources, told the committee the state launched FMLI in three phases: state employees in July 2023, employers in July 2024, and an individual-purchase option in July 2025. She said the program was designed to support retention and workforce stability while expanding access deliberately.
The Hartford—mployee responsible for administering the program for the state said the insurer has handled the bulk of claims and enrollment operations. "From 07/01/2023 through March 2026, The Hartford has paid 757 FMLI…
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