Adoption Benefit

Eligibility:
All full-time University employees.

Who Pays:
University.

Effective Date:
Starts immediately upon employment.

Description:
Eligible employees may be granted non-taxable assistance of 75 percent of qualified adoption related expenses if the adoption is completed. The maximum expense on which assistance is granted is the equivalent of up to three times the current North American Division monthly remuneration factor and shall be limited to one allowance per child. This is in lieu of any other assistance associated with the adoption.

Eligible adoption related expenses include:

• Adoption fees - domestic and foregin agency and placement fees
• Court costs including attorney fees
• Immigration fees, immunization, and translation fees
• Traveling expenses - including meals and lodging while away from home
• Medical expenses paid on behalf of the eligible child prior to the adoption not otherwise covered by insurance

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