MASSACHUSETTS – As Massachusetts moves into 2026, a series of significant legislative and regulatory updates is set to change how residents manage their health, paychecks, and basic assistance. While many of these shifts originate from the State recent legislative sessions, their major implementation milestones hit on January 1, 2026.
Here are five of the most significant changes arriving in the Bay State this New Year.
1. The $1,230 PFML Benefit Boost
Massachusetts continues to offer one of the most robust Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) programs in the country. Starting January 1st, the maximum weekly benefit is getting a significant…..