华盛顿州带薪探亲假计划在2029年面临3.53亿美元的短缺, Washington State’s paid family leave program faces a $353 million shortfall by 2029 due to high usage, low funding, and a new tax rule, despite rate hikes.

华盛顿州的带薪家庭医疗假计划预计到2029年将面临3.53亿美元的赤字,原因是使用率高于预期,资金不足,以及一项新的IRS裁决要求征收福利税。 Washington State’s Paid Family Medical Leave program is projected to face a $353 million deficit by 2029 due to higher-than-expected usage, insufficient funding, and a new IRS ruling requiring taxes on benefits. 尽管捐款率提高到了法定上限,但预计到2026年将短缺2 600万美元。 Despite raising contribution rates to the legal maximum, a $26 million shortfall is expected by 2026. 该方案提供高达90%的工资上限,最高为1 542美元,为期12周,大多数领取者每小时收入超过24美元,使人们对该方案对低收入工人的效益表示关切,因为低收入工人发现福利不足,难以获得。 The program, which offers up to 90% of wages capped at $1,542 for up to 12 weeks, has seen most recipients earn over $24 per hour, raising concerns about its effectiveness for low-income workers who find benefits inadequate and access difficult.