Rhode Island Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI) Calculator
Estimate your 2026 weekly benefit, total paid leave payout, and income gap under Rhode Island law. Eligible workers receive up to $1,150/week for up to 6 weeks.
Max Weekly Benefit
$1,150
2026 statutory cap
Max Duration
6 Weeks
Bonding / Caregiving
Wage Replacement
60%
Of average weekly wage
Waiting Period
7 Days
Before benefits start
Worked Example: A $75,000 Salary on RI TCI
Here is how the Rhode Island statutory formula applies to a typical worker earning $75,000 per year ($1,442/week):
Gross weekly income before leave ($75K ÷ 52)
Based on Approximately 60% of average weekly wage plus dependency allowances
Total income shortfall over 6 weeks
Key Program Rules
- ✓Up to 6 weeks of caregiver and bonding benefits
- ✓Dependency allowance: extra payments per dependent child under age 18
- ✓Maximum weekly benefit of $1,150 for 2026
Statutory Disclosures
- Administering Agency
- Department of Labor and Training (DLT) →
- Tax Treatment
- Subject to federal income tax; exempt from Rhode Island state income tax.
- Payroll Contribution
- Funded through Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) payroll tax
- Job Protection
- Guarantees job restoration and health insurance continuation under Rhode Island law.
Frequently Asked Questions About RI TCI
How many weeks of bonding leave does Rhode Island provide?
Rhode Island TCI currently provides up to 6 weeks of paid caregiver/bonding benefits per 52-week period.
Sources: Department of Labor and Training (DLT), our methodology.
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