[SchoolFinance] Processing PFML benefit payments

[Adam Hanson]

We are using The Guardian through MSMA for a private plan. We are paying
them an additional fee to handle all of the payments and reporting of
FICA/Medicare taxes. We think it is well worth it as it would be incredibly
difficult and burdensome for our payroll staff to try to pay and report all
of that.

I haven't heard anything about the state PFML payments being Maine PERS
earnable comp. Did they issue guidance on that?

Thank you.

On Wed, Mar 18, 2026 at 2:52 PM Krol, Gabrielle <gabrielle.krol at msad52.org>
wrote:

> Good Afternoon,
>
> Have any of you discussed with your private company who will pay the
> benefits if an employee applies for coverage? We have found that the PFML
> payments will partially be subject to employer FICA/Medicare (for half of
> the benefits since the district is covering that portion).  In addition, it
> seems that MainePERS will also consider this earnable compensation and
> contributions will need to be made for the benefits.
>
> We are trying to determine if it is best for the provider to pay the
> district and we will pay the employee so we can ensure that employer taxes
> are paid, MSRS is paid properly, and I am sure other things that I am not
> thinking of at the moment.
>
> I am seeing this law as something that is spiraling!
>
> Thoughts and comments are welcome.
>
> Thank you!
>
>
> --
> Gabrielle Krol
> Business Manager
> MSAD 52
> 486 Turner Center Road
> Turner, ME 04282
> 207-225-1006
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