Rhode Island
Rhode Island provides income replacement for workers through the Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) and Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI) programs.
Both programs are administered by the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training. Private plans are not allowed.
Eligibility:
Employers
Any non-government employer that employs one or more individuals for any portion of a day.
Employees
Employees are eligible for TDI and TCI when they have:
- Earned at least $2,800 during one quarter of the base period; and
- Earned at least 1.5 times the highest quarter earnings for the total base period wages; and
- Earned at least $5,600 during the total base period wages
OR
- Earned at least $16,800 during the base period
The base period is the first 4 of the 5 most recently completed calendar quarters prior to the benefit year.
Benefits overview
TDI
- Employee’s own non-work related injury or illness
TCI
- Bond with a new child after birth, adoption, or foster care placement
- Care for a family member with a serious health condition
30 weeks for TDI
7 weeks for TCI
A combined maximum of 30 weeks in a benefit year
4.62% of wages earned during the highest quarter of the base period
The maximum weekly benefit is $1,070
The minimum weekly benefit is $130
Employees must be out of work for 7 days, but benefits are payable as of the first day of disability
Leave can be taken continuously or on a reduced schedule
Leave under Rhode Island TDI and TCI is not job protected leave
Additional information:
Private Plans
Private plans are not allowed for Rhode Island TDI or TCI.
Covered Family Members
Under Rhode Island TCI, employees may take family leave to care for a family member with a serious health condition. Covered relationships include:
- Spouse or domestic partner
- Child
- Parent, stepparent, or parent-in-law
- Grandparent
To learn more about Rhode Island’s TDI and TCI programs, visit the Department of Labor and Training website.