Aflac opens new office in Maine to administer Paid Family Medical Leave for 500,000 workers.

Aflac has opened a new office in South Portland, Maine, to provide claims administration services for the state's Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) program, covering over 500,000 eligible workers. The program, starting May 1, allows workers up to 12 weeks of paid leave for family care, medical needs, bonding with a new child, military deployment, or safe leave. This local office aims to ensure high-quality service and support for Maine workers and employers participating in the program. The initiative marks a significant step in supporting workers' family and medical leave needs in Maine.