Rhode Island Raises Temporary Disability Wage Base, Benefits

Rhode Island is raising its temporary disability insurance taxable wage base and benefits, under a bill effective Jan. 1, 2026.

HB 6066 raises the minimum taxable wage base to $100,000 from $38,000. The taxable wage base in a given calendar year is currently the greater of $38,000 or a calculated amount based on the maximum weekly benefit in effect during the previous Sept. 30. Under the calculated rate, the taxable wage base for 2025 is $89,200.

HB 6066 also increases temporary disability benefits. Weekly benefits are currently calculated as 4.62% of an individual’s wages in the highest-paid quarter of their ...