OVERVIEW
Adoption Assistance Overview
Adoption Assistance
Reimbursement for services related to adoption
50% up to $15,000
Paid via paycheck
May be considered taxable to you
What is the program?
The Adoption Assistance Program provides reimbursement to employees who have incurred costs in the process of adopting a child.
Who is the program for?
Employees who are benefit eligible and incurred expenses during the adoption process are eligible to submit for reimbursement.
Key program benefits:
- 50% to a maximum of $15,000 USD will be reimbursed to employees per instance of adoption. Expenses include agency and application fees, home study costs, attorney fees, court costs, transportation, lodging and immigration. Due to limitations imposed by federal law, expenses incurred with respect to surrogate parenting arrangements are not reimbursable.
How do I participate?
A single claim request (per instance) for reimbursement should be submitted to HealthEquity (formerly WageWorks) by logging onto www.wageworks.com. Employees will be required to provide documentation of payment to support their claim within 90 days from incurring the cost. Reimbursements will be paid via a subsequent payroll cycle.