✨ Powered by technology: At Cocoon, we're dedicated to empowering employees through every step of their leave journey. Our platform seamlessly guides you through the process of submitting your state claims. One of the best resources available for Colorado employees is the CO FAMLI website.
How do I create a Colorado FAMLI account?
How do I create a Colorado FAMLI account?
You can create an account with CO FAMLI by using this link.
How do I file a claim with CO FAMLI?
How do I file a claim with CO FAMLI?
Colorado FAMLI has created a user-friendly guide, "My FAMLI+," to assist you in filing your claim. Here are some helpful links to get you started exploring their guides and filing your claim.
Cocoon doesn't generate CO FAMLI leave forms within our software for you to take action. Instead, CO FAMLI will provide you with clear guidance on what is needed to certify your claim during the filing process.
How to file for (Pre-Birth) Birthing Parent’s Serious Health Condition Prior to Childbirth?
How to file for (Pre-Birth) Birthing Parent’s Serious Health Condition Prior to Childbirth?
Welcoming a new child is an exciting yet stressful time for parents. Fortunately, Colorado’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program offers support for parents looking to bond with their new child through birth, adoption, or foster placement.
Claim Timing: Bonding leave can only begin after the child’s arrival. However, expectant birthing parents can file a medical claim for their own serious health condition prior to childbirth. This option allows them to start receiving wage replacement before the baby arrives, provided they have their healthcare provider’s approval.
Filing for Bonding Leave: After the birth, parents can file a new claim for bonding leave with proof of birth, such as a birth certificate or verification from a healthcare provider. Non-birthing parents should follow this process as well.
Additional Leave for Complications: Colorado law permits birthing parents to take up to four additional weeks of FAMLI leave for complications related to pregnancy or childbirth. A separate claim must be filed for this additional leave.
Eligibility and Notification: Both mothers and fathers are eligible for FAMLI bonding leave, and they do not need to take their leave simultaneously. Employers must receive 30 days’ notice before a parent begins their bonding leave if the child’s arrival is foreseeable.
Understanding FAMLI vs. FMLA: It's important to note that FAMLI is paid leave, unlike the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which offers unpaid, job-protected leave. FAMLI is available to all employees, including self-employed and gig workers.
By understanding FAMLI leave options, new parents can focus more on their growing families and less on financial concerns. For personalized assistance with FAMLI claims, contact the customer care team at [email protected] or call 1-866-CO-FAMLI (1-866-263-2654) Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mountain Time.
What if I have a Private Disability Claim Alongside a State Claim?
What if I have a Private Disability Claim Alongside a State Claim?
Cocoon provides the necessary forms for your private disability claim, which you’ll complete and certify with your medical provider. Upload completed forms to your dashboard here, and our team we’ll submit your private disability claim form to the carrier.
Please Note: If your employer uses Lincoln Blue as their private insurance carrier, they will contact you directly to initiate your private disability claim. If you haven't heard from them within a week of your leave's start date, reach out to Lincoln Financial Group.
What are my next steps once my Private Disability Claim is submitted?
What are my next steps once my Private Disability Claim is submitted?
Our team will usually submit your claim to your private carrier within 24 hours of receipt and you'll receive an email to confirm. Here are some useful tips to help you take proactive steps and ensure speedy approval.
Follow up with your private insurance carrier shortly after receiving our confirmation (ideally 2 business days) that your claim was submitted to ensure they have everything they need to offer you a swift approval.
We don't collect bank information so your benefit payments will be in the form of checks, if you're interested in setting up direct deposit, this call to them would be an ideal opportunity to learn if that might be possible.
Find contact information for your private disability carrier here.
Due to the privacy restrictions and sensitivity surrounding claims, state and/or private insurance carriers require that they work directly with you after your claim has been submitted. Unfortunately, we don't have visibility into your claim once it's been submitted.
How do I contact Colorado FAMLI?
How do I contact Colorado FAMLI?
Visit the CO FAMLI website
For individual FAMLI account-specific questions, please call: 1-866-CO-FAMLI (1-866-263-2654)
For general FAMLI program questions: [email protected]
Any questions? Please reach out to the Support team at [email protected]