Who Benefits from Paid Family Leave? The Impact on Informal and Formal Care for Middle-Aged and Older Adults with Disabilities

This report (45 pages) analyzes the impact of paid family leave (PFL) policies on informal and formal care for middle-aged and older adults with disabilities in the U.S.
Year: 2025
Languages: English
Format: Document (article, report, guide, etc.)
Dimension(s) of caregiving:
  • Analysis of caregiving support
  • Repercussions of caregiving

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This report (45 pages) analyzes how paid family leave policies affect recourse to informal and formal care for middle-aged and older adults with disabilities in the United States, based on family composition and types of benefits received. 

The findings are based on data from the 1998–2018 Health and Retirement Study (HRS) and leverage paid family leave programs in three states.