Gen will reimburse adoption expenses, including legal fees and regulatory and agency costs, so you can worry less about finances and focus more on the joys of expanding your family.
You can receive reimbursement for 100% of eligible expenses associated with the adoption and placement of children, up to a maximum of US$3,000 per child.
Eligibility
Team members with one year of Gen service are eligible. You must be employed by Gen at the time of placement (not when the adoption is finalised) and at the time of reimbursement.
An eligible child for adoption is under 18 years old or physically or mentally incapable of caring for themselves.
Covered expenses
These adoption expenses can be reimbursed:
- Legal fees and court fees
- Adoption agency and placement fees
- Home study fees
- Pregnancy medical expenses for the birth of the child, if not covered by another source
- Temporary foster care expenses
- Counselling for parents related to placement or adjustment, if not covered by another source (including the Gen EAP)
- Travel expenses for the child or adoptive parents
- Expenses for adopting your domestic partner’s children
You cannot receive reimbursement for expenses related to adopting a relative, such as a cousin, niece, nephew, brother, or sister. Legal fees for obtaining guardianship or custody of your own child also cannot be reimbursed.
Claims process
Within 12 months after the adoption is finalised, submit the required documentation to People & Payroll SupportNow:
- The adoption assistance reimbursement form [PDF]
- The final adoption decree
- Itemised bills and receipts for all expenses you want to claim (you must submit them all at one time)
You should consult a tax adviser to understand the tax implications of the reimbursement.
