MA
Massachusetts
Population: 7.0M |
Employed: 3.8M
State DI Program
Massachusetts PFML
185,000
Disabled OASDI Beneficiaries
Massachusetts residents
11.6%
Disability Rate
+1.4pp above national avg
1,600,000
Total OASDI Beneficiaries
All categories
$1,540
Avg Monthly Benefit
Disabled workers
Key Cities
- Boston
- Worcester
- Springfield
Employment
3.8M
Total Employment
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
$91
Avg. Annual Income
Social Security
5
SSA Field Offices
#10
National DI Rank
Massachusetts PFML
State DI Program
vs. National Average
11.6%
Massachusetts DI Rate
vs.
10.2%
National Average
Mandatory State Program
Massachusetts PFML — Massachusetts
Massachusetts' Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program provides up to 20 weeks of paid medical leave and up to 12 weeks of paid family leave.
State-Mandated Coverage
All eligible employees in Massachusetts are covered under this program.
Employee-Funded
Benefits are funded through small payroll deductions — typically 0.5–1% of wages.
Short-Term Benefits
Provides income replacement for up to 26–52 weeks for qualifying disabilities.
Non-Work Related
Covers disabilities not covered by workers' compensation — illness, injury, pregnancy.
Neighboring States
Massachusetts's Neighboring States
Related Content
Massachusetts Disability Insurance Articles
Data Source
OASDI beneficiary statistics for Massachusetts are sourced from the official U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) — December 2024 data release.