Sarah McBride
- Democratic
- Senator
- District 1
Primary
Under § 3716(e) of Title 19, the Family and Medical Leave Program (FMLP) allows the Department of Labor (Department) to approve private benefits in existence on May 10, 2022, as a private plan under the FMLP, for applications submitted by January 1, 2024. This Act revises the appeal process when the Department denies an application under § 3716(e) so that the hearing is conducted by the Secretary of the Department instead of the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Appeal Board (Appeals Board). The primary function of the Appeals Board is to conduct hearings on denials of individual claims for benefits under the FMLP, but individuals will not be eligible for these benefits until January 1, 2026. Thus, the Appeals Board does not otherwise need to be established in 2023, and the expertise members need is in areas other than those needed for appeals of decisions under § 3716(e) of Title 19.
Signed by Governor
Suspension of Rules in House
Suspension of Rules in House
Passed By House. Votes: 28 YES 5 NO 8 NOT VOTING
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits
Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate
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