Adoption Assistance Benefit Increased for 2009
The Adoption Assistance Program reimburses eligible employees for adoption-related expenses upon placement of a minor child in the employee's home. In 2009, the university will increase its reimbursement amount from $4,000 to $5,000 per adopted child.
Adoptions eligible for the benefit should meet the following criteria:
• Adopted children must be under 18 years of age.
• Adopted children may or may not be biologically related to either parent.
• Adoptions are made through public, private, domestic, international, and
independent means.
For more information on eligible expenses, visit hr.osu.edu/benefits/additionaladoption.htm or contact the Office of Human Resources Customer Service Center at service@hr.osu.edu, (614) 292-1050, or (614) 678-6010.