The College provides a reimbursement up to $5,000 for fees associated with the cost of adopting a child. This benefit is available to regular benefits-eligible employees and employees may receive reimbursement for adopting a child as follows:
• Maximum reimbursement per adoption transaction per employee per calendar year: $5,000.
o This benefit is pro-rated for employees working less than full time.
o Reimbursement requests can be made for services within the current calendar year or for the prior calendar year.
o If more than one child is adopted during a single adoption transaction, the maximum reimbursement is $5,000.
• Employee must request reimbursement using the Request for Adoption Expense Reimbursement form and provide appropriate supplementary documentation (e.g. invoices and proof of payment).
• Reimbursement is made in the employee's paycheck and can be paid in either a $5,000 lump sum or in smaller amounts as expenses are incurred.
If you have questions:
Leah Romano, Health Benefits Administrator, is available to advise supervisors and employees on all aspects of the adoption reimbursement process. She can be reached at Leah.C.Romano@Dartmouth.edu or 646-0449.
